NHTSA recall 02V-235 (02V235000)

wheels recall reported September 5, 2002 - about 100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V235000
Also written as: 02V-235
Reported: September 5, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~100
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE EVENTUAL LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUB-NUTS DURING VEHICLE USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 4 ALUMINUM WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-235 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 2003

Subaru Outback - 2003

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