Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02V282000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/2001 to 09/30/2002V (Vehicle)17256401/08/2003MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.10/30/200210/30/2002
Defect SummaryCertain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. when the transmission selector lever is placed in the p (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. owner notification january 8, 2003. an interim owner notification will be sent during november 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
16660203/15/200310001352Transmission control unit (tcu) code 45 and all-wheel drive harsh engagement. *tt04/30/2003
01090109/01/2001627849Subject regarding vehicle speed sensor malfunction. *yd02/25/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9412/01/200210000639Improperly manufactured 4eat transmission parking pawl rod. *tt03/26/2003
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
03520305/19/200310001726Clutch pedal sticking. *tt06/23/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
07/10/200634000309/24/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the manual clutch assembly failed while driving 45 mph in high temperature climate. there have been three failures, one of which the contact was almost involved in a crash. at the owner's expense, two parts have been replaced. subaru suggested that the contact replace a third part to avoid another failure. the current mileage is 42,000 and failure mileage was 34,000.