Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The transmission parking rod is a critical part that helps hold your vehicle in park. In some cases, it might not engage properly due to a manufacturing issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking rod fails, your vehicle could roll away without warning, putting you at risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty transmission parking rod assembly at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you have any issues, call Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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