Home › Makes › Subaru › Forester › 2002
2002 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA has 1 safety recall campaign on record for the 2002 Subaru Forester. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Power train:automatic transmission
NHTSA 02V282000October 30, 2002172,564 units
Problem: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.
Risk: The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification january 8, 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during november 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.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA records list 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Subaru Forester.
How do I know if my 2002 Subaru Forester has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.