NHTSA recall 91V-082 (91V082000)

power train recall reported May 30, 1991 - about 76,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V082000
Also written as: 91V-082
Reported: May 30, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~76,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.

Why it is dangerous

DELAYED RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION FROM PARK CAUSES DELAYEDAND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE PAWL TO PREVENT DELAYED RELEASE INTO REVERSE GEAR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-082 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 1990, 1991

Subaru Loyale - 1990

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