Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 91V-091 · 1990–1991 Subaru Loyale
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 91V-091 covers 19,763 1990–1991 Subaru Loyale for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND WOULD NOT BE ENGAGED IN A FULL PARK POSITION WHEN PLACED IN PARK.
The risk
IF TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM IS NOT IN PARK WHILE THEVEHICLE IS RUNNING OR ON AN INCLINE, A RUNAWAY SITUATION WOULD OCCUR WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CARS INCLUDING FRONT AND FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPEDWITH THE 3AT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1989 to March 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENTNHTSA