NHTSA Recall 02V282000: Automatic transmission (power train)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172,564 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Subaru Baja.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V282000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WWK-94 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 30, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V282000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Baja | 2003 |
| Subaru Forester | 2002, 2003 |
| Subaru Impreza | 2002, 2003 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Subaru Outback | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.