2001-2003 Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and others recall: automatic transmission

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 30, 2002. It covers about 172,564 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 172,564
reported: Oct 30, 2002
owners notified: Jan 8, 2003
related complaints: 128

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Certain 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.
Risk: The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.

Recall number 02V282000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 128 complaints about transmission problems.

2003 Subaru Baja 2002 Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester 2002 Subaru Impreza 2003 Subaru Impreza 2001 Subaru Legacy 2002 Subaru Legacy 2003 Subaru Legacy 2001 Subaru Outback 2002 Subaru Outback 2003 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 02V282000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 02V282000, reported on October 30, 2002, covers about 172,564 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V282000?

Dealers 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.

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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