Recall 04V128000: 2001–2004 Subaru Outback and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 16, 2004

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

127,580vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

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 sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.

Possible consequence

If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Subaru Impreza292 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Impreza62 complaints
• 2004 Subaru Impreza96 complaints
• 2001 Subaru Legacy77 complaints
• 2002 Subaru Legacy54 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Legacy60 complaints
• 2004 Subaru Legacy49 complaints
• 2001 Subaru Outback171 complaints
• 2002 Subaru Outback143 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Outback93 complaints
• 2004 Subaru Outback90 complaints