recall information
Recall number
REC-003309
PRA number
2010/11814
Campaign number
6MTMOD
Original published date
make and model information
Make
SUBARU
Model
Forester, Liberty, Outback
Affected units
467
What are the defects?
A limited number of 6MT gearboxes were produced without a necessary lubrication supply passage. The lubrication passage is designed to ensure longevity of the transmission, and no damage is sustained during the short term as a result of the passage not being present.
What are the hazards?
Insufficient supply of lubricant to the 6MT gearbox main-shaft may cause, in the longer term (greater than 10,000 kms), fretting of the 3rd and 4th gear components and eventual failure of the 3rd driving and driven gears.
What should consumers do?
Known owners will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorised Subaru retailer for inspection and rectification if necessary.
Supplier details
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
