NHTSA recall 91V082000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Subaru Legacy and 2 more
Reported May 30, 199176,000 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Built Dec 1, 1988 – May 1, 1990
The defect
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever IS moved from park to reverse.
The risk
Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
The remedy
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.