2003 Subaru Baja, Subaru Legacy and others recall: cooling system
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 13, 2002. It covers about 555 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 555
- reported
- Sep 13, 2002
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2002
- related complaints
- 38
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.
- Risk
- In some instances, the interference fit between the inner wall of the pulley center hole and the water pump drive shaft was not as tight as specified in the drawing specification. This could result in the water pump pulley dislodging from the water pump shaft, which can cause severe engine damage/seizure during vehicle usage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the water pump. 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 02V240000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Baja 2003 2003
- Subaru Legacy 2003 2003
- Subaru Outback 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 02V240000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Subaru Baja, Subaru Legacy and others cooling system?
Yes. Recall 02V240000, reported on September 13, 2002, covers about 555 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V240000?
Dealers will replace the water pump. 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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