NHTSA Recall 04V473000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V473000; Date: Oct. 1, 2004
If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Subaru Baja; 2004 Subaru Forester; 2004 Subaru Impreza
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts. The recall began on October 8, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall Notes:
Subaru recall no. Wwu-05. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2004
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