Recall 91V082000: 1989–1991 Subaru XT and 2 other models

Report received

May 30, 1991

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

76,000vehicles

Model years

1989–1991

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

Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Possible consequence

Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Remedy

Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

Affected model years

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

• 1990 Subaru Legacy81 complaints
• 1991 Subaru Legacy78 complaints
• 1989 Subaru Loyale3 complaints
• 1990 Subaru Loyale13 complaints
• 1989 Subaru XT2 complaints
• 1990 Subaru XT0 complaints
• 1991 Subaru XT1 complaints