Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.

The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during January 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during November 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.

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." The left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies were improperly manufactured.

In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Dealers will replace the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies. Owner notification is expected to begin during February 2003. 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.