2004 Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and others recall: engine and engine cooling
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 1, 2004. It covers about 26 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26
- reported
- Oct 1, 2004
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2004
- related complaints
- 45
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- 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 number 04V473000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Baja 2004 2004
- Subaru Forester 2004 2004
- Subaru Impreza 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 04V473000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 04V473000, reported on October 1, 2004, covers about 26 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V473000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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