2002 SUBARU LEGACY Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 02V079000 on 03/25/2002
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Manufactured:
- 02/07/2002 - 02/28/2002
- Affected:
- 1,252
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the brake master cylinders may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing 32 degrees fahrenheit and lower).
- Consequence:
- At these temperatures, the brakes may not release after being applied, even when the driver's foot is no longer on the brake pedal. this can occur withour prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the master cylinders. owner notification began march 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02V282000 on 10/29/2002
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2001 - 09/29/2002
- Affected:
- 172,564
- Defect:
- Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. when the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.
- Consequence:
- The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. owner notification january 8, 2003. an interim owner notification will be sent during november 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V153000 on 04/23/2003
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1999 - 04/29/2002
- Affected:
- 170,000
- Defect:
- This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. certain rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.
- Consequence:
- If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V128000 on 03/21/2004
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cables
- Manufactured:
- 03/14/2000 - 02/18/2004
- Affected:
- 127,580
- Defect:
- 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:
- If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Subaru recall no. wwq-01.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 13E065000 on 12/04/2013
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 397
- Defect:
- Airtex products lp (airtex) is recalling certain model e8598m, e8518m, e8600m, e8596m, and e8597m fuel pumps manufactured july 26, 2013, and july 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on subaru baja's, outback's and legacy's. the affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after july 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
- Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. recall is expected to begin on january 2, 2014. customers may contact airtex at 1-800-880-3056. the recall is expected to begin during january 2014. this recall is being conducted by airtex, not by subaru.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2002 SUBARU LEGACY TSBs (45)
- Bulletin:
- 186901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service manual corrections. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 010701
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding keyless entry. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 093001
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- An extension for the seat heater harness durring an accessory subwoofer installation. *et
- Bulletin:
- 090101
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information regarding change to 2002my legacy/outback a/c operation. *et
- Bulletin:
- 090101
- Component:
- 102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
- Summary:
- Information regarding titanium shift knob p/n c1010fa100)/ shift pattern emblem position. *et
- Bulletin:
- 170601
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- Information regarding seat belt latch slides to the lower seat belt anchor. *yh updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 1510401
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding roof rack/crossbar wind noise. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 110101
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information regarding blower motor noise. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 300901
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- 120-watt subwoofer installation may cause tension on passenger side seat heater harness. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 063001R
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- This bulletin is to eliminate brake squeal noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010302
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience the heated seats, lighted visor mirrors, and power mirrors to be inoperative. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1510501
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Subject regarding auto dimming electrochromic compass mirror trouble shooting guide. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 010802
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Blower motor noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 107402
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Insufficient cooling of the passenger compartment due to short-cycling of the air conditioner compressor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 94
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Improperly manufactured 4eat transmission parking pawl rod. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 127803
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor mat hook repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 166602
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Transmission control unit (tcu) code 45 and all-wheel drive harsh engagement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 127903
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Lower front door weather strip detached or hanging loose. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 035203
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Clutch pedal sticking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 128003
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunshade for rear sunroof on dual sunroof models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030103
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- New hood deflector. 2000-2004my legacy and baja vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010103
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Blower motor noise information. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 063103
- Component:
- 036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
- Summary:
- Replacement of the electronic control unit (ecu) for anti-lock brake system (abs) repair. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Engine cooling system conditioner.*mr
- Bulletin:
- 093803
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Fuel pump assembly division of parts.
- Bulletin:
- 041104
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Power steering hose - new style. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 063304
- Component:
- 034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
- Summary:
- Disc brake pad modification for uneven or premature worn brake pads. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 09012003
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle/check engine light after battery disconnect. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 029605
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Rubbing mark on timing belt. subaru. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 129406
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Loose door mirror screws. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 118006
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Throttle position sensor. vehicles equiped with h-6 3.0l engines. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 07
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlight bulb socket repairs. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SB-05-50-10R
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm
- Bulletin:
- 03-70-12R
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. in cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
- Bulletin:
- 03-70-12R
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched
- Bulletin:
- 04-13-09R
- Component:
- 351300 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank valve/gauge
- Summary:
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
- Bulletin:
- 04-13-09R
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
- Bulletin:
- 03-68-12R
- Component:
- 105400 power train:driveline:center support bearing
- Summary:
- This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. these revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability.
- Bulletin:
- 03-70-12
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
- Bulletin:
- 01-168-09R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
- Bulletin:
- 01-168-09R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
- Bulletin:
- 01-168-09R
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Revised tsb. the subaru lock information site (slis) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for subaru vehicles from the 2000my to present. this bulletin iden
- Bulletin:
- 04-13-09R
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
- Bulletin:
- 03-70-12R
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. in cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
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