1990-1991 Subaru Legacy, Subaru Loyale and others recall: automatic transmission
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 30, 1991. It covers about 76,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76,000
- reported
- May 30, 1991
- owners notified
- Jul 5, 1991
- related complaints
- 33
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
- Risk
- Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
Recall number 91V082000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 1990-1991 19901991
- Subaru Loyale 1990 1990
- Subaru XT 1990-1991 19901991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints about transmission problems.
1990 Subaru Legacy1991 Subaru Legacy1990 Subaru Loyale1990 Subaru XT1991 Subaru XT
Questions about recall 91V082000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Subaru Legacy, Subaru Loyale and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 91V082000, reported on May 30, 1991, covers about 76,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V082000?
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
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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