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A/T - Shift Lever Hard To Move Out Of PARK

NUMBER: 16-78-09
DATE: 10/05/09

APPLICABILITY:
2010 Legacy and Outback equipped with Lineartronic(TM) CVT or 5AT

SUBJECT:
Shift Lever Difficult To Move Out Of Park

Introduction

If you encounter a customer complaint that the shift lever is difficult to move out of park, there is the possibility that the select lever blind is running off its track. The condition can occur if too much force is used when operating the shift lever. An additional stopper was added to the AT Indicator Assembly to prevent the condition from occurring. To remedy the condition replace the AT Indicator Assembly.





PART INFORMATION

Countermeasure in Production





The new style AT Indicator Assembly was used in production starting with the VINs shown.

Service Procedure/Information

Refer to the applicable Subaru service manual for the AT Indicator Assembly replacement procedure.

Warranty/Claim Information





For vehicle within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed using the table.





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