NHTSA Recall 02V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V240000; Date: Sep. 13, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Subaru Baja; 2003 Subaru Legacy; 2003 Subaru Outback
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 555
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.
How to Fix:
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.
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
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