Recall 91V-082

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Subaru Legacy and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).

Campaign number: 91V-082
Reported: May 30, 1991
Vehicles affected: 76,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

The risk

Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

The fix

Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: transmission park gear.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat).

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy 1990 to 1991
1990, 1991
Subaru Loyale 1990
1990
Subaru XT 1990 to 1991
1990, 1991