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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V235000
Component:  Wheels
Manufacturer:  Subaru Of America, Inc.
Year:
2003
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Legacy
Recall Date:
09/06/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100
Manufactured: 08/2002 - 08/2002
Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
Consequence Summary:
This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V240000
Component:  Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System
Manufacturer:  Subaru Of America, Inc.
Year:
2003
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Legacy
Recall Date:
09/09/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 555
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.
Consequence Summary:
Dealers will replace the water pump. 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.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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.
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