1997 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALL - #98V042000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
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Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Manufactured between |
5/9/1997 - 8/28/1997 |
Recalled on |
2/27/1998 |
Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Owners Notified on |
6/15/1998 |
# Affected |
19,386 |
Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE. |
Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP). |
Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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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