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2003 SUBARU Legacy ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #02V240000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's water pump pulley center hole was not machined correctly, which could cause the water pump to come loose and damage your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the water pump comes loose, it could cause severe engine damage or even seizure, which could leave you stranded and cost a lot to repair.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the water pump with a new one, and you'll be back on the road in no time.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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