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2001 SUBARU Outback

4 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13E065000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Airtex Products, LP
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that gets gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some aftermarket versions of this pump, which were installed in Subaru vehicles, a fuel leak could occur when the gas tank is full.
Risk if Unfixed
If gasoline leaks from the fuel pump while you're driving, it could spill onto a hot surface, like the exhaust system, and catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. This repair is a priority, so schedule it as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
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Critical #02V282000 Plain English
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 place when you shift to 'Park'. Unfortunately, some of these rods were made incorrectly and may not work as they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could roll away without warning, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty parking rod with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and if you have any issues, call Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
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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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High Priority #03V153000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The rear suspension subframe in your vehicle is a metal frame that supports your rear wheels. Over time, it could rust out if road salt gets into the poor-quality paint.
Risk if Unfixed
If the subframe breaks while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will clean and protect the subframe to prevent rust and breakage — at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. 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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Under Review #04V128000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The cruise control cable is a critical part that helps your vehicle stay at a steady speed. In certain Subaru models, this cable can come loose and get stuck on the throttle lever when you let off the gas pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your throttle will stay open, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could cause a crash if you're not able to regain control of the car.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will add a small clip to the cruise control lever to keep the cable in place, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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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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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other SUBARU Outback Years

2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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