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.
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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