2004 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Subaru Forester. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V464000Sep 6, 2011318,215 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2003–2008, Impreza 2002–2007, Saab 9-2X 2005–2006

  Reported issue: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new…

  Possible consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru…

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• 04V473000Oct 1, 200426 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2004, Baja 2004, Impreza 2004

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE11011Front suspension control arm failureClosed · Apr 7, 2011

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