2003 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: wheels

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 5, 2002. It covers about 100 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 100
reported: Sep 5, 2002
owners notified: Sep 12, 2002
related complaints: 6

Wheels

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
Risk: This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. Owner notification began september 12, 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.

Recall number 02V235000

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy 2003 2003
Subaru Outback 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about wheels problems.

2003 Subaru Legacy 2003 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 02V235000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback wheels?

Yes. Recall 02V235000, reported on September 5, 2002, covers about 100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V235000?

Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. Owner notification began september 12, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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