NHTSA Recall 91V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V082000; Date: May. 30, 1991
Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Subaru Legacy; 1991 Subaru Legacy; 1989 Subaru Loyale; 1990 Subaru Loyale; 1989 Subaru XT; 1990 Subaru XT; 1991 Subaru XT
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 76,000
Recall Summary:
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
How to Fix:
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
Recall Notes:
System: transmission park gear. Vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 5, 1991
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