Recall 04V-128
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2004 Subaru Impreza and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control (cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-128
- Reported
- March 16, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 127,580 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 and will remain in an open position.
The risk
If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
The fix
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 began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Subaru recall no. Wwq-01.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 Impreza 2002 to 2004
- Subaru Legacy 2001 to 2004
- Subaru Outback 2001 to 2004