Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The water pump pulley in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running cool. In some 4-cylinder models, the hole in the pulley was made incorrectly, which could cause it to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pulley comes loose, it could cause severe engine damage or even a seizure, which could leave you stranded on the side of the road and potentially cause costly repairs.
Free Fix
Your authorized Subaru dealer will replace the water pump free of charge, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any further issues.
Show original NHTSA language
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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