Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The cruise control cable in your vehicle is like a flexible wire that helps you set a steady speed on the highway. It can sometimes come loose and get stuck on a small tab on the accelerator pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, your accelerator pedal won't return to the idle position, and you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will add a small clip to the cruise control lever to keep the cable in place, preventing it from getting stuck. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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