Subaru Tribeca, Legacy +1 more: Power train — automatic transmission

Affects Subaru Tribeca, Legacy, Outback · 2013–2014 — about 202 vehicles.

The hazard

As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational