2002 Subaru Legacy

On certain Legacy, Outback H-6 3.0L and Impreza WRX 2.0L Turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released.  If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  Correction:  Dealer will install a retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab.

On certain vehicles operated in the "salt-belt" provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.  The rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, may result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.  Correction:  Dealer will clean and rust-proof with anti-rust oil and anti-rust wax.

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.

On certain passenger vehicles the brake master cylinder may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing (0 deg. C and lower). In temperatures below freezing, the brakes may not release after being applied, even when your foot is no longer on the brake pedal. This can occur without prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the master cylinders.