2002 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Subaru Forester. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V282000Oct 30, 2002172,564 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2002–2003, Legacy 2001–2003, Outback 2001–2003 +2 more

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.

  Possible consequence: The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification january 8, 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during november 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…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE11011Front suspension control arm failureClosed · Apr 7, 2011

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