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Recall campaign02V235000

Recall 02V235000: 2003 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

Wheels
Report received
Sep 5, 2002
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
100vehicles
Model years
2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.

Possible consequence

This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.