NHTSA recall 02V235000
Wheels
Subaru Legacy and 1 more
Reported Sep 5, 2002100 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Built Aug 16, 2002 – Aug 27, 2002
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
The risk
This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.