2002 SUBARU FORESTER Recall

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).

2002 SUBARU FORESTER TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
186901
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Subject regarding service manual corrections. *jb
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:
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:
127502
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Subject regarding excessive transportation coating under the hood. *jg
Bulletin:
94
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Improperly manufactured 4eat transmission parking pawl rod. *tt
Bulletin:
035002
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings. *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:
035203
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Clutch pedal sticking. *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:
063304
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Disc brake pad modification for uneven or premature worn brake pads. *tt
Bulletin:
128505
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
This bulletin provides information to properly diagnosis the rear gate stays and also avoids unnecessary replacement of non-failed stays. *tt
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:
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:
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:
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

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