Recall 02V-240
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Subaru Baja and 2 other models: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-240
- Reported
- September 13, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 555 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.
The risk
In some instances, the interference fit between the inner wall of the pulley center hole and the water pump drive shaft was not as tight as specified in the drawing specification. This could result in the water pump pulley dislodging from the water pump shaft, which can cause severe engine damage/seizure during vehicle usage.
The fix
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-[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 Baja 2003
- Subaru Legacy 2003
- Subaru Outback 2003