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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Subaru Recalls Posted: 06-14-2011
BAJA FORESTER IMPREZA LEGACY OUTBACK TRIBECA
BAJA RECALLS	Top
2006 SUBARU BAJA Manufactured between: 03/16/2004 and 04/18/2006 Defect: subaru is recalling 15,761 my 2005-2006 baja vehicles. cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump. Consequence: fuel can leak from the hose connection. a fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket including all nipples with a new and stronger design part. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/17/2009
2005 SUBARU BAJA Manufactured between: 03/16/2004 and 04/18/2006 Defect: subaru is recalling 15,761 my 2005-2006 baja vehicles. cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump. Consequence: fuel can leak from the hose connection. a fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket including all nipples with a new and stronger design part. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/17/2009
2004 SUBARU BAJA Manufactured between: 02/04/2003 and 03/05/2003 Defect: 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. Consequence: if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment. Action: 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 Date: 10/01/2004
FORESTER RECALLS	Top
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Manufactured between: 06/12/2006 and 01/17/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled. Consequence: vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. an additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2006 SUBARU FORESTER Manufactured between: 02/04/2005 and 06/28/2005 Defect: on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit. Consequence: the passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire. Action: dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. if so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. the recall began on march 9, 2007. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 02/12/2007
2004 SUBARU FORESTER Manufactured between: 02/04/2003 and 03/05/2003 Defect: 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. Consequence: if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment. Action: 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 Date: 10/01/2004
IMPREZA RECALLS	Top
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA Manufactured between: 06/12/2006 and 01/17/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled. Consequence: vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. an additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2006 SUBARU IMPREZA Manufactured between: 02/04/2005 and 06/28/2005 Defect: on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit. Consequence: the passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire. Action: dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. if so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. the recall began on march 9, 2007. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 02/12/2007
2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Manufactured between: 02/04/2003 and 03/05/2003 Defect: 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. Consequence: if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment. Action: 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 Date: 10/01/2004
2004 SUBARU IMPREZA Manufactured between: 09/05/2000 and 02/12/2004 Defect: on certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. if this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position. Consequence: if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. owner notification began on april 12, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 03/16/2004
LEGACY RECALLS	Top
2011 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 04/28/2010 and 06/23/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted. Consequence: if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. if the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on july 28, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/20/2010
2010 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 04/28/2010 and 06/23/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted. Consequence: if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. if the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on july 28, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/20/2010
2010 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 02/16/2009 and 04/12/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. the wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. if this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended. Consequence: possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. the roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 7, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 06/24/2010
2010 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 07/31/2009 and 12/01/2009 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. a crack or split can occur in the cvt cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak. Consequence: if the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783). Recall Date: 05/07/2010
2008 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 06/12/2006 and 01/17/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled. Consequence: vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. an additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2007 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 06/12/2006 and 01/17/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled. Consequence: vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. an additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2005 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 10/02/2003 and 06/01/2004 Defect: the left and right side curtain air bags in certain vehicles involved in this campaign may not fully deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. during a side impact test conducted by the insurance institute for highway safety (iihs), the test results indicated that there was a difference between the iihs test results and the result of side impact tests conducted by fhi. Consequence: this may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Action: dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bag modules. the recall began on june 11, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. . Recall Date: 06/09/2004
2004 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 03/15/2000 and 02/19/2004 Defect: on certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. if this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position. Consequence: if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. owner notification began on april 12, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 03/16/2004
2004 SUBARU LEGACY Manufactured between: 06/03/2003 and 08/08/2003 Defect: certain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp. Consequence: this could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose. owner notification began august 27, 2003. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 08/20/2003
OUTBACK RECALLS	Top
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 04/28/2010 and 06/23/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted. Consequence: if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. if the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on july 28, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/20/2010
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 04/28/2010 and 06/23/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted. Consequence: if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. if the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on july 28, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 07/20/2010
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 02/16/2009 and 04/12/2010 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. the wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. if this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended. Consequence: possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. the roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 7, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 06/24/2010
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 07/31/2009 and 12/01/2009 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. a crack or split can occur in the cvt cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak. Consequence: if the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783). Recall Date: 05/07/2010
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 10/02/2003 and 06/01/2004 Defect: the left and right side curtain air bags in certain vehicles involved in this campaign may not fully deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. during a side impact test conducted by the insurance institute for highway safety (iihs), the test results indicated that there was a difference between the iihs test results and the result of side impact tests conducted by fhi. Consequence: this may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Action: dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bag modules. the recall began on june 11, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. . Recall Date: 06/09/2004
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 03/15/2000 and 02/19/2004 Defect: on certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. if this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position. Consequence: if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. owner notification began on april 12, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 03/16/2004
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK Manufactured between: 06/03/2003 and 08/08/2003 Defect: certain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp. Consequence: this could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose. owner notification began august 27, 2003. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 08/20/2003
TRIBECA RECALLS	Top
2010 SUBARU TRIBECA Manufactured between: 09/04/2009 and 03/08/2010 Defect: subaru has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 tribeca passenger cars manufactured from september 4, 2009 through march 8, 2010. the door latch cables located inside the vehicle's driver and front passenger doors were improperly positioned during production. as a result, a cable can catch in the door glass regulator when a window is opened or closed. should that occur, it may unlatch the door, causing it to come open unexpectedly when raising or lowering the window. Consequence: if a door were to unlatch, it could open suddenly and without warning, creating a risk that an occupant could be ejected as well as a risk that the driver may become distracted, leading to a crash. this condition may also result in the failure of a door latch to operate, in which case occupants would be unable to open the door to exit the vehicle. Action: subaru will notify owners and dealers and will repair the vehicles by repositioning and securing the latch cable in both front doors free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2010. owners may contact subaru toll-free at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783) monday through friday between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm est and friday between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm est. Recall Date: 03/18/2010
2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Manufactured between: 02/18/2008 and 12/01/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production. Consequence: if the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur. Action: dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 12/09/2008
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Manufactured between: 02/18/2008 and 12/01/2008 Defect: subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production. Consequence: if the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur. Action: dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Recall Date: 12/09/2008

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