Subaru · Canada · Mod
Subaru Legacy, Outback +3 more: Powertrain
Affects Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Baja, Forester · 2002–2003 — about 12K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the parking gear fully and could cause the vehicle to move if the parking brake is not applied. Correction: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Replacement parts will not be available until January 2003.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational