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2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition 4AT
MSRP: $20,795
Invoice: $18,915
Gas Mileage:
CTY: 22 HWY: 29 CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cyl
Transmission:
Door/Body Style: /sedan, SDN
Drive Type:
Prices/Warranty
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- MSRP: $20,795
- Invoice Price: $18,915
- Destination Charge: $0
- Warranty
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Engine & Emissions
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- 2458 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
- 64 liter 16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
- Coefficient of drag: 0.31
- Emission control level FED
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1, EPA highway (mpg): 29, EPA city (l/100km): 10.7 and EPA city (mpg): 22
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Unleaded fuel
- Engine
- Compression ratio: 9.7
- Cylinders: 4
- RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 165
Dimensions
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- Overall Length (in): 184.4
- Overall Width (in): 68.7
- Overall Height (in): 55.7
- Wheelbase (in): 104.3
- Curb weight (lbs): 1520
- Curb weight (lbs): 3350
- Interior Dimensions
- Headroom front (in): 38.1
- Headroom rear (in): 36.6
- Hip room front (in): 51.3
- Hip room rear (in): 51.9
- Leg room front (in): 43.3
- Leg room rear (in): 34.2
- Shoulder room front (in): 53.9
- Shoulder room rear (in): 53.6
Features
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- Black paint , metallic paint , pearl paint
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Body side molding
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Day time running lights
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Door edge hazard lights
- Headlight control
- Air conditioning
- Ventilation system with recirculation setting
- Element antenna
- Four speakers
- Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
- Clock
- Cruise control
- Door ajar warning
- External temperature
- Low fuel level warning
- Tachometer
- Glass electric front sunroof
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4684, overall length (inches): 184.4, overall width (mm): 1745, overall width (inches): 68.7, overall height (mm): 1415, overall height (inches): 55.7, wheelbase (mm): 2649, wheelbase (inches): 104.3, front track (mm): 1461, front track (inches): 57.5, rear track (mm): 1461, rear track (inches): 57.5, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10790 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
- Four-wheel ABS
- Front and rear alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 6.5 inch rim width
- Front and rear tires with 205 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and H tire rating
- Full-time 4x4-wheel drive
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
- Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Rear view mirror
- Rear window with defogger
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Safety Features
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- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
- Braking & Traction
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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NHTSA Test Results
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Crash Test Data for 2003 Subaru
Subaru Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat 2003 Baja Not
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TestedNot Tested Service Bulletins for 2003 Subaru
2003 SUBARU BAJA Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02 RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Bulletin Number: 029605 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 03 VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. *TT COMMUNICATIONS TO ALL SUBARU DEALERS DATED 07/23/04. *TT Bulletin Number: 030103 2003 BAJA OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 030103 NEW HOOD DEFLECTOR. 2000-2004MY LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 03-82-18 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Bulletin Number: 063103 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 07 FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 07-13-14 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 075305 THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. *TT Bulletin Number: 090102 BED EXTENDER. SUBARU SUPPORT LINE NEWSLETTER. *TT Bulletin Number: 09012003 ROUGH IDLE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012003 THE ACTIVITY LIGHTS WILL ONLY OPERATE WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012004 2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Bulletin Number: 127803 FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Bulletin Number: 127903 LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT Bulletin Number: 129406 LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 14V-471 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 14V-399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 14V]399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 1510902 TRAILER HITCH INSTALLMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 1511002 BED COVER / PARTIAL DEALER INSTALLATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 2003MY 4EAT DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 ADHESIVE GASKET. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA - AUTO-DIMMING COMPASS MIRROR. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA CARGO NETS. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA - LAMP POSITIONING. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA - SPLASH GUARD. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA SPORT ACTIVITY LIGHTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 BAJA - TRAILER HITCH HARNESS CONNECTION. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 CROSSBARS. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 DRILL LOCATIONS FOR THE BED COVER. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 MOUNT POINTS FOR THE BED EXTENDER. *TT Bulletin Number: 2003 RELAY AND SWITCH MOUNTING. *TT Bulletin Number: 93 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE WATER PUMP. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI93. *TT Bulletin Number: 94 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Bulletin Number: PM01 PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: PM02 PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: SM01 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQP-51 Bulletin Number: SM01 - WQM-49 ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Bulletin Number: SM02 - TAKATA RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: SM02 - WQL-48 UPDATE: WQL]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]399) Bulletin Number: SM04 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER - WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Bulletin Number: SM04 - TAKATA UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Bulletin Number: SM06 - WQL-48 SERVICE MEMO: WQL©8 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V©99) ¨C SECOND MAILING Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Bulletin Number: WQL-48 NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQL]48 Bulletin Number: WQL-48 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48 WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SEPTEMBER, 2015: THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Bulletin Number: WQL-48R SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48R - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQM-49 UPDATE: WQM]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]471) Bulletin Number: WQM-49 WQM-49 - REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49R THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQP-51 THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN Bulletin Number: WQP-51R SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IM Bulletin Number: WQP-51RA THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQR53 Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Bulletin Number: WQR53-memo NHTSA announced in a press conference today,  the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. We are currently assessing which of our models may be cove Bulletin Number: WQR-53R Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta Bulletin Number: WQR-53R "THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED Bulletin Number: WQR-53R "UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPR Bulletin Number: WQR-53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP Bulletin Number: WQR-53UM WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATI Bulletin Number: WQR]53U THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO Bulletin Number: WQR]53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP 2003 SUBARU FORESTER Bulletin Number: 010703 SUBJECT REGARDING TECHTIPS - A SUBARU SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - SPECIAL EDITION FORESTER. *TT Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02 RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Bulletin Number: 021403 STOP SALE ORDER ON VEHICLES WITH PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH. Bulletin Number: 02-164-16 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Bulletin Number: 029605 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 035002 NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Bulletin Number: 035203 CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT Bulletin Number: 03-68-12R THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Bulletin Number: 03-70-12 REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Bulletin Number: 03-82-18 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018. Bulletin Number: 063103 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 063304 DISC BRAKE PAD MODIFICATION FOR UNEVEN OR PREMATURE WORN BRAKE PADS. *TT Bulletin Number: 06-68-19R This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 08302004 AVAILABILITY OF HARNESS REPAIR AND CLIP KIT FOR SERVICE BULLETIN 17-07-04 SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 090102 FUEL LINE NOISE. SUBARU NEWSLETTER. *TT Bulletin Number: 09012003 AIRBAG CONNECTORS WERE DIFFICULT FOR THE TECHNICIANS TO GET APART FOR THE SIDE AIRBAG ON SOME VEHICLES. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012003 CREAKING NOISE FROM DOOR CHECKER. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012003 WASHER NOZZLES-MAY ENCOUNTER POOR DISCHARGE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012004 2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Bulletin Number: 12-231-18 ( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only) Bulletin Number: 127703 FRONT AND REAR DOOR PANEL CLIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 127803 FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Bulletin Number: 128405 THE DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR THE REAR GATE STAY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM A SINGLE TO A DUAL TYPE DAMPER STYLE. Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 1510501 SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Bulletin Number: 17 SRS CODES 41 & 42. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 170704 TROUBLE CODE 41 AND 42 IN THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OF THE SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 94 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. 2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Bulletin Number: 01 CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02 RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Bulletin Number: 029605 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 035002 NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Bulletin Number: 035203 CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT Bulletin Number: 03-70-12 REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHR Bulletin Number: 03-82-18 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Bulletin Number: 053505 COUNTERMEASURE TO ELIMINATE FRONT STRUT NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 063103 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 063304 DISC BRAKE PAD MODIFICATION FOR UNEVEN OR PREMATURE WORN BRAKE PADS. *TT Bulletin Number: 06-68-19R This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 09012003 CREAKING NOISE FROM DOOR CHECKER. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012003 ON THE CAR REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012004 2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Bulletin Number: 093703 NEW WRX RADIATOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 107202 COUNTERMEASURE TO PREVENT ICING IN THE EVAPORATOR ON AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 107202R COUNTERMEASURE TO PREVENT ICING IN THE EVAPORATOR ON AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLES CORRECTION. *TT Bulletin Number: 12-231-18 ( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only) Bulletin Number: 127803 FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 14411AA532R1 SOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new remanufactured turbocharger program. Supplies are now available at all RDCs. When installing a remanufactured turbocharger follow the procedure outlined in Service Bulletin 02-106-08R and Bulletin Number: 14V-399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 1510501 SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Bulletin Number: 1510602 SUBJECT REGARDING GAUGE PACK REPAIR KIT. *JG Bulletin Number: 1511104 SPEAKER PERFORMANCE. *TT Bulletin Number: 170601 INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH Bulletin Number: 94 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Bulletin Number: PM01 PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: PM02 PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS Bulletin Number: SB-01-170-09 SUBARU: WRX COLD WEATHER FUEL LINE/HOSE SEEPAGE EXTENDED WARRANTY. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TEMPORARY FUEL SEEPAGE AT A SPECIFIC ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE/HOSE DURING COLD ENGINE START UP IN EXTREMELY COLD OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. IF THIS Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: SM02 - TAKATA RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: SM06 - WQL-48 SERVICE MEMO: WQL©8 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V©99) ¨C SECOND MAILING Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. 2003 SUBARU LEGACY Bulletin Number: 010103 SPORT SHIFT COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT *JB Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02 RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Bulletin Number: 029605 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 030103 NEW HOOD DEFLECTOR. 2000-2004MY LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 03-68-12R THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Bulletin Number: 03-70-12 REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHR Bulletin Number: 03-82-18 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018. Bulletin Number: 06 BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR REMOVAL. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 063103 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 063304 DISC BRAKE PAD MODIFICATION FOR UNEVEN OR PREMATURE WORN BRAKE PADS. *TT Bulletin Number: 06-68-19R This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 07 FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 07 HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB Bulletin Number: 07-13-14 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 075305 THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. *TT Bulletin Number: 09012003 CREAKING NOISE FROM DOOR CHECKER. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012003 ROUGH IDLE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT. *SC Bulletin Number: 09012004 2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Bulletin Number: 093803 FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY DIVISION OF PARTS. Bulletin Number: 107302 SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RELAY STORAGE AND ACTIVATION DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION FOR ALL 2003 LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 118006 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES. *KB Bulletin Number: 127803 FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Bulletin Number: 127903 LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT Bulletin Number: 128003 SUNSHADE FOR REAR SUNROOF ON DUAL SUNROOF MODELS. *TT Bulletin Number: 129406 LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 14V-471 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 14V-399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 14V]399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 1510401 INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH Bulletin Number: 1510501 SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Bulletin Number: 170601 INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH Bulletin Number: 92 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ALUMINUM ROAD WHEEL REPLACEMENT. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI92. *TT Bulletin Number: 93 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE WATER PUMP. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI93. *TT Bulletin Number: 94 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Bulletin Number: PM02 PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: SM01 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQP-51 Bulletin Number: SM01 - WQM-49 ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Bulletin Number: SM02 - TAKATA RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: SM02 - WQL-48 UPDATE: WQL]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]399) Bulletin Number: SM04 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER - WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Bulletin Number: SM04 - TAKATA UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Bulletin Number: SM06 - WQL-48 SERVICE MEMO: WQL©8 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V©99) ¨C SECOND MAILING Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Bulletin Number: TKA-B-C Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into Bulletin Number: WQL-48 NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQL]48 Bulletin Number: WQL-48 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48 WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SEPTEMBER, 2015: THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Bulletin Number: WQL-48R SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48R - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQM-49 UPDATE: WQM]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]471) Bulletin Number: WQM-49 WQM-49 - REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49R THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQP-51 THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN Bulletin Number: WQP-51R SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IM Bulletin Number: WQP-51RA THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQR53 Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Bulletin Number: WQR53-memo NHTSA announced in a press conference today,  the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. We are currently assessing which of our models may be cove Bulletin Number: WQR-53R Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta Bulletin Number: WQR-53R "THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED Bulletin Number: WQR-53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP Bulletin Number: WQR-53UM WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATI Bulletin Number: WQR]53U THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO Bulletin Number: WQR]53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK Bulletin Number: 01 CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Bulletin Number: 029605 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 031004 IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDER FOR POSSIBLE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MISLOCATION THAT COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING. *TT Bulletin Number: 03-68-12R THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Bulletin Number: 03-70-12 REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr Bulletin Number: 03-70-12R THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHR Bulletin Number: 03-82-18 This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE Bulletin Number: 04-13-09R This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018. Bulletin Number: 063103 REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 06-68-19R This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 07 FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 07 HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB Bulletin Number: 07-13-14 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 075305 THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. *TT Bulletin Number: 09012004 2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Bulletin Number: 118006 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES. *KB Bulletin Number: 127903 LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT Bulletin Number: 128103 UNUSUAL BUT VERY DISTINGUISHABLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUNSHADE DURING MANUAL OPERATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SUNROOFS. *TT Bulletin Number: 129406 LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 14V-399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 14V]399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: 1510401 INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH Bulletin Number: 1510501 SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Bulletin Number: 92 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ALUMINUM ROAD WHEEL REPLACEMENT. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI92. *TT Bulletin Number: 93 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE WATER PUMP. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI93. *TT Bulletin Number: 94 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Bulletin Number: PM01 PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: PM02 PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: SM01 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQP-51 Bulletin Number: SM01 - WQM-49 ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Bulletin Number: SM02 - TAKATA RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Bulletin Number: SM02 - WQL-48 UPDATE: WQL]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]399) Bulletin Number: SM04 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER - WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Bulletin Number: SM04 - TAKATA UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Bulletin Number: SM06 - WQL-48 SERVICE MEMO: WQL©8 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V©99) ¨C SECOND MAILING Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Bulletin Number: TKA-B-C Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into Bulletin Number: WQL-48 NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQL]48 Bulletin Number: WQL-48 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48 WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SEPTEMBER, 2015: THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Bulletin Number: WQL-48R SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQL-48R WQL-48R - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: WQM-49 UPDATE: WQM]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V]471) Bulletin Number: WQM-49 WQM-49 - REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Bulletin Number: WQM-49R THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQP-51 THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN Bulletin Number: WQP-51R SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IM Bulletin Number: WQP-51RA THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQR53 Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Bulletin Number: WQR-53A PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS CONSOLIDATING THE WQL-48 RECALL INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 RECALL. Bulletin Number: WQR53-memo NHTSA announced in a press conference today,  the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. We are currently assessing which of our models may be cove Bulletin Number: WQR-53R Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta Bulletin Number: WQR-53R "THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED Bulletin Number: WQR-53R "UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPR Bulletin Number: WQR-53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP Bulletin Number: WQR-53UM WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATI Bulletin Number: WQR]53U THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO Bulletin Number: WQR]53U UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL]48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP 2003 SUBARU SUBARU Bulletin Number: 1510802 SUBJECT REGARDING ONSTAR PREDELIVERY INSPECTION PROCESS AND ONSTAR NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE. *TT 2003 SUBARU WAGON Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. 2003 SUBARU WRX Bulletin Number: 01-168-09R The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Bulletin Number: 02-172-18R This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Bulletin Number: 063505R (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TT Bulletin Number: 06-68-19 This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 06-68-19R This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Bulletin Number: 14411AA532R1 SOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new remanufactured turbocharger program. Supplies are now available at all RDCs. When installing a remanufactured turbocharger follow the procedure outlined in Service Bulletin 02-106-08R and Bulletin Number: 14V-399 SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Bulletin Number: SB-05-50-10R SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Bulletin Number: Subaru Tech Tips Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Bulletin Number: WQL-48R "SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Recalls for 2003 Subaru
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 01/22/2003 - 07/21/2004 Potential Units Affected: 432016 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 08/19/2002 - 08/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 555 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.
Consequence:
IN SOME INSTANCES, THE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE INNER WALL OF THE PULLEY CENTER HOLE AND THE WATER PUMP DRIVE SHAFT WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS SPECIFIED IN THE DRAWING SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WATER PUMP PULLEY DISLODGING FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE/SEIZURE DURING VEHICLE USAGE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/16/2002 - 04/12/2006 Potential Units Affected: 302127 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2003 - 06/06/2003 Potential Units Affected: 4175 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger┐s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/16/2002 - 07/21/2004 Potential Units Affected: 62940 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or "Zone C.". These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/16/2002 - 04/12/2006 Potential Units Affected: 146010 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2003 SUBARU BAJA NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2001 - 09/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 172564 Defect Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU FORESTER NHTSA Campaign ID: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 12/09/2002 - 12/20/2002 Potential Units Affected: 326 Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE/LATCH ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS COULD UNLATCH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE/LATCH ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU FORESTER NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2001 - 09/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 172564 Defect Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU FORESTER NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/05/2000 - 11/26/2007 Potential Units Affected: 318215 Defect Description:
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 JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Consequence:
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
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 AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/05/2000 - 02/12/2004 Potential Units Affected: 127580 Defect Description:
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.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/22/2000 - 09/24/2002 Potential Units Affected: 36791 Defect Description:
SUBARU IS RECALLING 36,791 MY 2002-2003 IMPREZA WAGONS. THE STUD BOLT(S) OF REAR GATE STAY MAY HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED WITH INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE AND A GAP MAY HAVE RESULTED BETWEEN THE REAR GATE PANEL AND STUD BOLT BASE. AFTER REPEATED REAR GATE OPERATIONS (OPENING AND CLOSING), THE REAR GATE INNER PANEL AT THE WELDING NUT MAY BREAK, WHICH WILL LEAD TO DETACHMENT OF THE REAR GATE STAY, AND THE REAR GATE DROPPING DOWN.
Consequence:
IN CASE SOMEONE IS UNDERNEATH OR NEAR THE REAR GATE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A DROPPING REAR GATE PANEL MAY HIT THEM INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY GAP AT THE STUD BOLT OF THE REAR GATE STAY INSTALLATION. IF A GAP IS FOUND, THE STUD BOLT WILL BE REMOVED TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE WELDING NUT. IF THE WELD NUT IS CRACKED, THE REAR GATE STAY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2001 - 09/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 172564 Defect Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: SEATS Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/22/2000 - 12/20/2002 Potential Units Affected: 84574 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND WAGON MODEL VEHICLES, THE LEFT FRONT BOLT THAT RETAINS THE FORWARD PART OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE SEAT SLIDE RAIL MAY LOOSEN. IF THE SEAT SLIDE RAIL BOLT LOOSENS, IT WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT, AND THE SEAT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT SLIDE.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER MAY SUSTAIN MORE SEVERE INJURIES DUE TO THE SEAT MOVEMENT.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LEFT HAND DRIVER'S SEAT RAIL MOUNTING BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/05/2000 - 11/26/2007 Potential Units Affected: 318215 Defect Description:
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 JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Consequence:
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
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 AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA NHTSA Campaign ID: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/22/2000 - 09/12/2002 Potential Units Affected: 5724 Defect Description:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, IDAHO, IOWA, MONTANA, COLORADO, WISCONSIN, NEW YORK, WYOMING, MICHIGAN, ALASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, AND MAINE. DURING COLD STARTS, TYPICALLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES, FUEL LEAKS IN THE FUEL DELIVERY LINE COULD OCCUR WHERE THE LINE CONNECTS WITH A RUBBER HOSE.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 08/19/2002 - 08/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 555 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.
Consequence:
IN SOME INSTANCES, THE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE INNER WALL OF THE PULLEY CENTER HOLE AND THE WATER PUMP DRIVE SHAFT WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS SPECIFIED IN THE DRAWING SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WATER PUMP PULLEY DISLODGING FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE/SEIZURE DURING VEHICLE USAGE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 03/08/2002 - 03/03/2004 Potential Units Affected: 146010 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2001 - 09/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 172564 Defect Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 01/22/2003 - 05/02/2005 Potential Units Affected: 432016 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:REAR Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 05/01/1999 - 04/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 170000 Defect Description:
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Consequence:
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:FRONT Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 04/03/2003 - 04/14/2003 Potential Units Affected: 350 Defect Description:
ON SOME PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CERTAIN LEFT-HAND FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FORM AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN A SALT-BELT AREA, CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SALT COULD CAUSE THE LEFT FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK TO RUST AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence:
IF THE TRANSVERSE LINK WERE TO BREAK DUE TO RUSTING, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL APPLY ANTI-RUST MATERIAL TO THE LEFT FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 03/08/2002 - 03/03/2004 Potential Units Affected: 62940 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or "Zone C.". These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: WHEELS Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 08/16/2002 - 08/27/2002 Potential Units Affected: 100 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE EVENTUAL LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUB-NUTS DURING VEHICLE USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 4 ALUMINUM WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2003 - 06/06/2003 Potential Units Affected: 4175 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger┐s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 03/08/2002 - 03/03/2004 Potential Units Affected: 302127 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
2003 SUBARU LEGACY NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 03/15/2000 - 02/19/2004 Potential Units Affected: 127580 Defect Description:
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.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2001 - 09/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 172564 Defect Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:REAR Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 05/01/1999 - 04/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 170000 Defect Description:
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Consequence:
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 03/15/2000 - 02/19/2004 Potential Units Affected: 127580 Defect Description:
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.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/14/2002 - 03/08/2004 Potential Units Affected: 146010 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:FRONT Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 350 Defect Description:
ON SOME PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CERTAIN LEFT-HAND FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FORM AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN A SALT-BELT AREA, CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SALT COULD CAUSE THE LEFT FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK TO RUST AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence:
IF THE TRANSVERSE LINK WERE TO BREAK DUE TO RUSTING, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL APPLY ANTI-RUST MATERIAL TO THE LEFT FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2003 - 05/05/2008 Potential Units Affected: 432016 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: WHEELS Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 08/16/2002 - 08/27/2002 Potential Units Affected: 100 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE EVENTUAL LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUB-NUTS DURING VEHICLE USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 4 ALUMINUM WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/14/2002 - 03/08/2004 Potential Units Affected: 62940 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or "Zone C.". These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2003 - 06/11/2003 Potential Units Affected: 4175 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger┐s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 08/19/2002 - 08/30/2002 Potential Units Affected: 555 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.
Consequence:
IN SOME INSTANCES, THE INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE INNER WALL OF THE PULLEY CENTER HOLE AND THE WATER PUMP DRIVE SHAFT WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS SPECIFIED IN THE DRAWING SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WATER PUMP PULLEY DISLODGING FROM THE WATER PUMP SHAFT, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE/SEIZURE DURING VEHICLE USAGE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 02/14/2002 - 03/08/2004 Potential Units Affected: 302127 Defect Description:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
2003 SUBARU WRX NHTSA Campaign ID: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 09/22/2000 - 09/12/2002 Potential Units Affected: 5724 Defect Description:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, IDAHO, IOWA, MONTANA, COLORADO, WISCONSIN, NEW YORK, WYOMING, MICHIGAN, ALASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, AND MAINE. DURING COLD STARTS, TYPICALLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES, FUEL LEAKS IN THE FUEL DELIVERY LINE COULD OCCUR WHERE THE LINE CONNECTS WITH A RUBBER HOSE.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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