2001 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Subaru Outback. 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.

• 04V128000Mar 16, 2004127,580 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2001–2004, Legacy 2001–2004, Impreza 2002–2004

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 03V153000Apr 22, 2003170,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2000–2003, Legacy 2000–2003

  Reported issue: This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Certain rear suspension subframe…

  Possible consequence: If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. Owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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.

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