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date
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models,
years affected
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issue
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for length
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description
edited
for length etc. Always contact your local dealer.
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| 12/09 |
2002-2003 WRX |
cold weather fuel line seep |
In cold weather, certain
02/03 WRXs may have fuel line seep. Only app 5724 cars are affected by
this in 16 cold weather states - Ak, Co, Io, Id, Me, Mi, Mn, Mt, Ne, ND,
SD NH, NY, Vt, Wi, Wy. There will be a warranty extension for this
particular issue for the remaining 34 states. #WVK-21 |
| 10/09 |
2006-2009
Legacy and Outback, 2008-2010 Forester, only PZEV California emissions |
Reprogram
ECM (engine control module) re catalytic converter on PZEV (California
emissions cars) only |
With
hard driving, ie high speed or hard accelerating, catalytic converter operation
may be affected.
Reprogram
the ECM to improve catalytic operation.
This
is a software only, with no impact on drivability. |
| 10/09 |
2005-2008 Forester
(excl turbo and Ca PVEZ
cars)
2005-2007 Impreza (excl
turbo) |
Remove fuel tank reserve
valve
|
Certain 2005-2008 Forester
and 2005~2007 Impreza models require permanent removal of the one-way fuel
valve located in the fuel tank. The valve is in a sub-chamber in the fuel
tank and when the tank’s fuel level drops below 1½ gallons, the
sub-chamber is intended to provide a reserve for the fuel pump during vehicle
cornering. However, the one-way valve may inadvertently act in such a way
as to prevent fuel from refilling the sub-chamber, failing to provide the
intended reserve. If this were to happen, the fuel pump could momentarily
draw air causing the engine to experience a sporadic misfire condition
resulting in possible damage to the vehicle’s catalytic converter. (The
“Check Engine” light will illuminate alerting the driver that the catalytic
converter efficiency has degraded beyond an acceptable level and may be
releasing air pollutants that exceed emission standards.) This Service
Program will remove the valve. Program #WVL-22 |
|
7/21
|
2005-2006 Baja
|
cracked fuel line
|
7/21 2005-2006 Baja recall,
fire hazard Subaru is recalling 15,633 2005-2006 Bajas for possible
cracks in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel
pump.Recall #WVJ-20. Dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket.
The recall is expected to begin during September 2009. Owners may contact
Subaru at 800-782-2782 or the NHTSA safety hotline at 888-327-4236. from
safercar.gov |
| 12/4/08 |
Tribeca, late 2008 - early
2009 model year production |
inspect for VDC 'G sensor'
that
-may- be installed backwards
|
2008 Tribeca VIN range 84418312-
84420236
2009 Tribeca VIN range 94400001-
94406703
The recall involves inspection
of the VDC G Sensor that -may- be installed backwards in app 5,130
vehicles. If the sensor is found to be installed backwards, re-install
it to point forward as indicated by the arrow. After re-orienting the Sensor,
you will need to perform the Steering Angle Sensor & G Sensor alignment
procedure.
Campaign code WVG-17.
The G Sensor is in the console
just below the transmission shifter. See photos below
Owner Notification letters
are expected to be mailed during the week of 12/15/08, and recommends
the driver “turn off” the Traction Control System until the inspection.
The VDC 'off' button is
above the drivers left knee.
note 12/20/08 Subaru incorrectly
sent all 07-08 Tribeca owners using MySubaru.com a recall notice only intended
for some 08-09 model owners. A 2nd email was sent to folks who shouldn't
have gotten it. |
Move the driver’s
seat to the most reward position and lean in in front of the driver's seat.
Push the carpet by the console
in, slightly pull down, and move the carpet slightly forward to see the
sensor. Use a flashlight to verify the direction of the arrow on the G
Sensor. If the arrow is pointing towards the back of the car, the console
should be removed, and sensor pointed forward.
VDC off button
|
G sensor in center console
arrow should point to front
of car
|
close up of sensor, showing
arrow pointing to front of car
photos c SoA
|
to inspect, pull down carpet
and check
direction of arrow. photos
c SoA
|
|
|
9/18/08
|
07, 08 Legacy GT, Outback
XT, 08 Impreza WRX (except STI) and a few early 2009 Forester XTs
VIN range
07 Legacy GT sedan- 7*200020-7*215147
07 Legacy GT wagon, Outback
XT- 7*300013-7*346075
08 Legacy GT sedan- 8*200004-8*22000
08 Outback XT- 8*300006-8*351020
08 WRX 4 dr- 8*500002-8*522433
08 WRX 5dr- 8*800005-8*823185
09 Forester XT- 9*700001-9*700139 |
turbo charger oil supply
pipe may be damaged |
From SoA, a voluntary Safety
Recall to inspect, modify and possibly replace the turbo charger oil supply
pipe on approximately 16,715 07 & 08 Legacy GT, Outback 5XT, 2008 Impreza
WRX (except STI) and a very small number of early production 2009 Forester
XT models.
Affected vehicles may have
a turbo charger oil supply pipe that was deformed due to misalignment during
the assembly process. If the pipe is deformed, vibration experienced during
normal driving could result in a crack developing over time, causing an
engine oil leak. There is a safety risk associated with this condition.
If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine
compartment fire could result.
This recall will involve
inspection of the turbo charger oil supply pipe for proper alignment. If
the pipe is found to be properly aligned, it will be necessary to install
a support bracket as a precautionary measure to increase rigidity of the
pipe. If the pipe is found to be deformed, a new
replacement pipe and support
bracket must be installed.
Recall Campaign Bulletin
released week of 10/6/08.
Notification letters to
be mailed week of 10/20/08.
Campaign code WVF-16. |
| 8/13/08 |
STI ECM reprogramming |
Service Program (WVE-15) |
'SOA has initiated a Service
Program (WVE-15) to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain
2008 STIs. Under certain harsh driving patterns, specifically when repeatedly
or continuously operating the engine above the “red-line” (RPM above 6,700),
abnormal combustion could occur resulting in serious internal engine damage
in the form of broken piston ring lands. This abnormal combustion condition
is the result of an “over lean” fuel mixture caused by a combination of
fuel cut activation and high turbo boost. To prevent this condition from
occurring, Subaru has developed a modification to the Engine Control Module
software logic that will improve combustion management above “red-line”
engine speed. This revised logic will not adversely affect peak vehicle
performance. On or around August 14, 2008, dealers will be sent affected
VIN lists by their Area Service Office. Dealers are requested to immediately
perform this campaign on all affected vehicles in dealer inventor. Prior
to performing repairs, confirm coverage by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry
in the Dealer Communication System (DCS). Vehicles that have been updated
by Subaru will appear "completed" in DCS. Subaru
will mail owner notification letters on or around August 15, 2008.' |
|
5/2/08
|
Legacy, Outback, certain
2005 and early 2006 models
|
Rear Wheel Bearings may,
over time, develop a noise condition that causes the bearing to produce
a whining sound |
Subaru. has initiated an
Extended Warranty Program for Rear Wheel Bearings on certain 2005 and early
2006 model year Legacy and Outback models. Coverage will be extended to
8 years or 100,000 miles.
During a quality review,
Subaru discovered that there is a possibility that one or both of an affected
vehicle's Rear Wheel Bearings may, over time, develop a noise condition
that causes the bearing to produce a whining sound. This sound does
not pose a safety issue and does not adversely affect the normal operation
of the bearing. However, if the vehicle experiences this condition,
it should be corrected by replacing the affected bearing, which will eliminate
the sound. As a result of this finding and in the interest of customer
satisfaction, SOA is extending the Rear Wheel Bearing warranty coverage
period for the affected vehicles to 8 years (96 months) or 100,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Technical Service Bulletin
number 03-58-08 |
| 4/2008 |
2002, 2003 Impreza wagons |
loose rear gate stay stud
bolts and welded nuts |
SoA has initiated a voluntary
Safety Recall to inspect and possibly perform repairs to the rear gate
stay stud bolts and welded nuts on approximately 36,791 2002 and 2003 Impreza
wagons. Campaign #WVD-14. Affected vehicles may have been manufactured
with tailgate stays (also known as tailgate struts) that were inadequately
tightened during production. The left and right tailgate stays are designed
to support the tailgate when it is placed in an upright position. Each
is connected to the tailgate by means of a stud bolt that is attached directly
to a welded nut located within the tailgate. If one or both of the stud
bolts were inadequately tightened, the loose stud bolt may put unintended
stress at the area around the welded nut. Over time and after repeated
tailgate operation (opening and closing), this condition could result in
the welded nut, along with the tailgate stay, separating and detaching
from the tailgate causing the tailgate to close unexpectedly. Owners will
be notified |
| 2/13/08 |
All models |
Radio static when the
radio and rear window defogger are on at the same time, |
Customer complaint of radio
static when the radio and rear window defogger are on at the same time,
there is the possibility of a break in one or more of the defogger grids.
When the grid is broken, a high resistance field is created at the break
point which can create static on some radio stations. The level of resistance
is usually high enough to create a field of interference which projects
out from the glass. The break can be detected visually or by using a portable
radio.
Using a portable radio,
set the radio to the same frequency and station being disturbed by static.
From the outside of the vehicle, slowly move the radio’s antenna across
the defogger grids. When interference is encountered, inspect that specific
area closely for a break. Depending upon the size of the break, a magnifying
glass and/or eyeloupe may be required.
Once the break is identified,
it should be repaired using the Permatex® repair kit instead of replacing
the rear glass. Note: Make sure to carefully read and follow the instructions
and precautions that are
included with the Permatex® repair kit.
Permatex® Quick Grid™
Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit, part # 15067, used for repairing damaged
rear window defogger grids, is available at local automotive parts stores. |
| 3/2007 |
2006 Forester and Impreza |
front seat wiring harness
may have been pinched |
SoA has initiated a voluntary
Safety Recall to inspect and possibly repair the passenger front seat wiring
on approximately 7,000 2006 Forester and Impreza models.
Affected vehicles may have
been produced with an improperly routed electrical wiring harness. The
harness may have been pinched against the passenger front seat mounting
bolt during production. On or around March 9, 2007, owner notification
letters will be mailed. Campaign code WVC-13 has been assigned to this
Safety Recall. |
| 1/30/2007 |
2006-2007 Tribeca |
06-07 Tribeca Second
Row Seatback Hinge Service Program |
SoA has initiated a voluntary
Service Program to inspect and possibly replace the left and right second
row seatback hinges/frames on approximately 6,000 2006-2007MY B9 Tribeca
vehicles. Campaign code WVA-11 has been assigned to this Service Program.
Vehicles affected by this Service Program may have been produced with a
left and/or right second row
seatback hinge mechanism
that may not have been heat treated during production. Owner notification
letters will be mailed on or around February 9, 2007. |
| 8/2006 |
2006 Tribeca |
weak rear gate supports |
Some 06s may have weak rear
gate supports that don't hold the rear gate open. If you have this problem,
contact your local dealer for inspection. |
| 5/2006 |
2005, 2006 Legacy and
Outback |
service bulletin re Elapsed
time function in the clock doesn't work prperly |
The trip computer's ET (elapsed
time) setting works when the ignition key is briefly paused at the 'on'
setting and may not work if the key is turned too quickly. A repair
bulletin #08-37-06 |
| 8/22/05 |
2002, 2003 WRX, manual
transmission |
ABS brake performance
ecu |
Satisfaction program 06-35-05R.
this is not a recall.
A response to concerns about
ABS performance on 2002-03 WRX 5spd of a feeling of a delayed response
when ABS is activated during inital braking over bumps, potholes or other
low friction road surfaces. With assistance from Subaru, NHTSA conducted
over 11,500 tests to investigate this report and while NHTSA and Subaru
did not indentify a problem that would require a recall, they did identify
a certain ABS performance characteristic that might cause some driver's
to identify a delayed response feel during the first second of braking.
Following this analysis, Subaru developed an alternative method of calibrating
the ABS to address this performance characteristic.No perceptible improvement
in overall stopping difference will result. If the driver of an affected
vehicle encounters this set of conditions and is uncomfortable, a complimentary
ABS with different calibration is available.
This is not mandatory, rather
this service is being offered to enhance customer satisfation. Only some
owners will experience this ABS characteristic and SoA will contact owners
of eligible vehicles by mail through October 2005. |
| 4/2005 |
all models |
bulletin re best type
of radiator coolant to use |
Subaru radiator coolant
is a phosphate, non-anime kind made for aluminum radiators and engines
and is the only type that should be used. |
| 3/2004 |
2005 6cylinder Outback |
reprogram transmission
control |
With the new Sportshift
automatic transmission, when in manual model it's possible for the driver
to forget or fail to upshift and thus over-rev the car for a long time
possibly causing engine oil overheating issues. The fix is reprogramming
the transmission control module to automatically upshift. |
| 8/04 |
certain
2002 – 2003 Imprezas |
left front bolt holding
the front of the driver’s seat to the seat rail might come loose. |
Replace the bolt which may
loosen over time and possibly fall out in an accident allowing the the
seat to separate from the slide. |
| 7/2004 |
2004-2005 Baja turbo |
vehicle emission information
tag may be incorrect |
The emission sticker under
the hood might not have correct information. New stickers will be supplied |
| 6/2004 |
2005 Legacy sedans and
Outback 3.0R sedan |
replacement of side impact
airbags |
Some of the very first 2005
Legacy and Outback sedans (no wagons) produced before June 04 may have
side curtain airbags that might not deploy fast enough, and the airbags
will be replaced. |
| 3/10/2004 |
2001-2004 H6 Outback,
2002-2004 WRX |
cruise control cable
mislocation |
all 2001 thru 2004 H-6 Legacy
Outbacks and 2002 through 2004 WRX. There is cruise control cable that
could prevent the throttle from closing. The simple repair involves putting
on a small clip to prevent it from coming off. |
| 2/6/04 |
1999-02 Phase2 2.5L engines,
Legacy, Outback, Forester |
possible external coolant
leak at the cylinder head gaskets |
Certain 1999 through 2002
2.5L equipped vehicles may experience an external coolant leak at the head
gaskets. As a precautionary measure, SOA is adding a special conditioner
to the engine cooling system. This conditioner prevents leaks from occurring
and corrects existing leaks.
Only early Phase II 2.5
liter engines are affected. Phase I 2.5 liter engines (some 1999 model
year and prior years) are not affected. Countermeasures applied to the
manufacturing process for those 2002 and later VINS not affected by this
campaign have eliminated the need for this campaign to be performed on
those vehicles.
In the future, it will be
necessary to add Genuine Subaru Cooling System Conditioner to the SUBARU
vehicle cooling system whenever the engine coolant is replaced.
If the vehicle owner has
this repair performed promptly, Subaru will extend warranty coverage on
cylinder head gasket external coolant leaks to a period of 8 years or 100,000
miles, whichever occurs first. Warranty coverage begins on the date the
vehicle was delivered to the first retail purchaser or on the date the
vehicle was first placed in demo or rental service. The owner must have
Genuine Subaru Cooling System Conditioner added to the vehicle at any subsequent
cooling system services at the interval specified in the Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet under the heading “Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance Services”.
Resulting damage caused by a lack of maintenance or low coolant level will
not be covered. |
| 11/18/03 |
Impreza |
Warranty vehicle modifications,
racing or abusive driving habits. |
This bulletin reinforces
Subaru of America’s (SOA) position regarding repairs to Subaru vehicles
necessitated by vehicle modifications, racing or abusive driving habits.
Under normal driving conditions SOA warrants wear items such as clutch
discs and brake pads under the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty. If
a clutch disc or a brake pad needs to be replaced at low mileage, the dealership
must satisfy itself that the replacement is not the
result of one of the exclusions
listed. See image below. |
image of broken transmission
|
| August 26, 2003 |
2004 Legacy/Outback |
Fuel line |
Subaru says it will recall
certain 2004 model vehicles due to possible fuel leakage problems. Subaru
said about 7,800 of its Legacy and Outback models were affected by a loose
or out-of-position clamp on the fuel hose connecting the fuel filler pipe
to the fuel tank. The affected vehicles were produced between June 3, 2003,
and Aug. 8, 2003 |
| April 30, 2003 |
some 2000-2003 Legacy,
Outback, Baja |
possible rear suspension
corrosion problem |
Subaru has announced a voluntary
recall on certain 2000-2001 models, some 2002 models, and very early production
2003 models including Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles in "salt-belt"
states to address a possible rear suspension corrosion problem.
This involves Legacy, Outback,
and early Bajas, 2000 through 2001, some 2002 models, and approximately
45 very early production 2003 vehicles. The vehicles were produced between
May 1, 1999 and April 30, 2002. Approximately 170,000 vehicles are potentially
affected in the "salt belt" region. This recall will include vehicles originally
sold and/or currently registered in the states of CT, DE, DC, IA, IL, IN,
KY, ME, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI,VT, VA, WV, and WI. |
| February 2003 |
2003 Subaru Foresters |
possible front seatbelt
latch defect |
Certain 2003 Foresters may
have been improperly manufactured left and right front seatbelt buckle/latch
mechanisms that will be replaced |
| November, 2002 |
2001-03 Legacy,
Outback, Baja, |
Parking Pawl |
some 2001 Legacys; some
2003 Bajas, all 02 and some 2003 Legacy, Outback, Forester and Imprezas.
163,243 vehicles have a flaw that can cause them to slip out of parking
gear. This automatic transmission defect probably affects about 816 vehicles,
or less than 1 percent of the total, spokesman Mike Whelan said. No injuries
or accidents have been reported as a result of the problem, he said
Some parts used in the parking-gear
system didn't meet specifications. Setting the parking brake is recommended |
| September 2002 |
2003 Outback 6cylinders |
Alloy Wheels off center |
Some 6cylinder Outbacks
might have improperly manufactured, off -center alloy wheels. They will
be replaced |
| May 1999 |
some 1994-1995 Impreza,
1995-1996 Legacy/Outback |
remove tow hook |
Some 1994-1995 Impreza &
1995-1996 Legacy vehicles may experience air bag deployment after hard
curbing, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc due to the front tow hooks which
is the lowest point of ground clearance at the front of the vehicle hitting
the ground. |
| August 2001 |
1995-1998 and some early
1999 Legacy/Outback in “salt-belt” states
CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA,
KY, ME, MD,
MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ,
NY. OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, WI |
salted roads may damage
front springs, install guards to prevent tire damager |
affected vehicles may have
front coil springs on which paint was improperly applied and if one is
in a “salt-belt” area using lots of salt on the winter roads, continued
exposure could cause the front spring to break causing serious tire damage.
This recall will involve the installation of front spring guards to contain
the front coil spring in the event that it breaks. |
