Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V052000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 31,295 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:5 SPEED AND UP, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V052000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-03-23T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:5 speed and up

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 31,295

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.

Consequence Summary: Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 94V052000

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