NHTSA Recall # | 42442 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V128000 |
MFG Compaign # | WWQ-01 |
Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | IMPREZA |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
Date of notification | 12/04/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/09/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/02/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/03/04 |
Report created | 22/03/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 127580 |
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. |
Recall 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). |