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  NHTSA Recall 02V235000

NHTSA Campaign Id 02V235000; Date: Sep. 5, 2002

This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Subaru Legacy 2003 Subaru Outback

Component: Wheel

Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Affected Units:: 100

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. 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.

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2002

Also see:

All recalls of Subaru vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.