1997 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALL - #98V035000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/9/1996 - 3/21/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/1998 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/1998 |
| # Affected |
61,115 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES. |
| Consequences |
OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A MISSING THROTTLE SHAFT BEARING CAN EVENTUALLLY LEAD TO AN INCOMPLETE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE VALVE RESULTING IN A HIGH IDLING CONDITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY IF THE BEARING IS MISSING. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 27, 1998. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1997 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER,BRACKET
1997 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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