Recalls for: 2004 Subaru WRX

[Lux]

ALSO CAN BE STi's


2004 SUBARU IMPREZA VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Recall Date: 03/16/2004

Summary:
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.

Remedy:
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.

Potential Units Affected: 127580

Notes: SUBARU IMPREZA WWQ-01

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2004 SUBARU IMPREZA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date: 10/01/2004

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.

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.

Potential Units Affected: 26

Notes: SUBARU IMPREZA WWU-05

[WRX27]

The first one my dealer took care of during routine maintance awhile back. I never heard of the 2nd recall.

[wgknestrick]

This CANNOT be for STIs because they have a DBW throttle and no cruise cable.

[WRXD]

great, so now I have to let a dealer f-around in my car...perfect.

[wrxcelration]

havent heard of the 2nd recall but for the 1st i recieved an "urgent" letter from my salesman