Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V128000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 127,580 affected units, SUBARU/CRUISE CONTROL CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V128000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-03-16T00:00:00
Subject: Subaru/cruise control cable
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 127,580

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WWQ-01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: 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 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vzxy.mtf2_a22d
NHTSA ID: 04V128000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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