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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 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 127,580 Manufactured: |
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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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