NHTSA Recall 04V128000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V128000; Date: Mar. 16, 2004
If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Subaru Impreza; 2003 Subaru Impreza; 2004 Subaru Impreza; 2001 Subaru Legacy; 2002 Subaru Legacy; 2003 Subaru Legacy; 2004 Subaru Legacy; 2001 Subaru Outback; 2002 Subaru Outback; 2003 Subaru Outback; 2004 Subaru Outback
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 127,580
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Subaru recall no. Wwq-01. 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: Apr 12, 2004
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