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NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V128000
Component:  Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
Manufacturer:  Subaru Of America, Inc.
Year:
2002
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Outback
Recall Date:
03/10/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 127,580
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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 but remain in an open position.
Consequence Summary:
If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary:
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 is expected to begin during April 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
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