Recall 02V240000: 2003 Subaru Outback and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 13, 2002

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

555vehicles

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 sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.

Possible consequence

In some instances, the interference fit between the inner wall of the pulley center hole and the water pump drive shaft was not as tight as specified in the drawing specification. This could result in the water pump pulley dislodging from the water pump shaft, which can cause severe engine damage/seizure during vehicle usage.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the water pump. 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.

• 2003 Subaru Baja38 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Legacy60 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Outback93 complaints