Recall 02V-235
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Wheels.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-235
- Reported
- September 5, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 100 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
The risk
This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2003
- Subaru Outback 2003