2003 SUBARU IMPREZA RECALL - #02V282000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2001 - 9/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/2002 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/8/2003 |
| # Affected |
172,564 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for SEATS
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TAILGATE, LATCH
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
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