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Subaru - Possible detachment of parking rod rollaway
Official notice
1 Aug 2013
Last checked
1 Aug 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Possible detachment of parking rod rollaway. As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2013-08-01.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during august 2013. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is wqj-46.
Units affected
202
Recall number
WQJ-46
Official notice
2013-08-01
The hazard
The hazard
As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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