2001 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls (4)
- 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.
2001 SUBARU OUTBACK TSBs (34)
- Bulletin:
- 107000
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Service bulletin stating that subaru will no longer be disconnecting the a/c unit at the compressor for shipping. the reason for this is that the large engine cover used on the h6 engine, to be released later this year, does not provide r
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Information on inspecting inlet heater hose. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- Subject regarding inspection procedure for possible replacement of three fuel hoses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Subject regarding inspection procedure for possible loose bolts on the right front seatbelt retractor case cover. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 017600 steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Summary:
- Subject regarding inspection procedures for possible replacement of the right front spindle housing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- WWB85
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Subaru of america, inc. (soa) has determined that certain vehicles may require the inspection and possible replacement of the inlet heater hose. there is a possibility that the inlet heater hose may have been accidentally cut during prod
- Bulletin:
- 186901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service manual corrections. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 1510401
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding roof rack/crossbar wind noise. *yh
- Bulletin:
- WWF89
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Subject regarding engine control module reprogramming. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1510501
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Subject regarding auto dimming electrochromic compass mirror trouble shooting guide. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 94
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Improperly manufactured 4eat transmission parking pawl rod. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 127903
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Lower front door weather strip detached or hanging loose. *tt
- 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:
- 041104
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Power steering hose - new style. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Cruise control cable retaining clip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031004
- Component:
- 183000 vehicle speed control:cables
- Summary:
- Immediate stop sale order for possible cruise control cable mislocation that could prevent the throttle from closing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 170804
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Slow retraction of seatbelts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 029605
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *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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