2001-2004 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and others recall: cables

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 16, 2004. It covers about 127,580 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 127,580
reported: Mar 16, 2004
owners notified: Apr 12, 2004
related complaints: 93

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong: On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.
Risk: If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.

Recall number 04V128000

Affected vehicles

Subaru Impreza 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
Subaru Legacy 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Subaru Outback 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 93 complaints about acceleration problems.

2002 Subaru Impreza 2003 Subaru Impreza 2004 Subaru Impreza 2001 Subaru Legacy 2002 Subaru Legacy 2003 Subaru Legacy 2004 Subaru Legacy 2001 Subaru Outback 2002 Subaru Outback 2003 Subaru Outback 2004 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 04V128000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and others cables?

Yes. Recall 04V128000, reported on March 16, 2004, covers about 127,580 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V128000?

Dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners 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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