NHTSA Campaign 02V235000

WHEELS

Issued by SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. · Reported Sep 5, 2002 · 100 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE EVENTUAL LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUB-NUTS DURING VEHICLE USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 4 ALUMINUM WHEELS. 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU LEGACY 2003 100
SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 100

Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.