NHTSA Campaign 13V336000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Aug 1, 2013 · 202 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.
Consequence
As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2014 | 202 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2014 | 202 |
| SUBARU | TRIBECA | 2013 | 202 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V336000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.