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Subaru - Transmission
Official notice
20 Jul 2010
Last checked
20 Jul 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. Published 2010-07-20.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Units affected
809
Recall number
WVS-29
Official notice
2010-07-20
The hazard
The hazard
If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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