NHTSA safety recalls
2004 Subaru Forester Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Subaru Forester. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2004 Subaru Forester as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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11V464000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
What was foundSubaru 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.
11V464000 at NHTSA04V473000Engine And Engine Cooling
If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
The riskIf leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts. The recall began on october 8, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
What was foundOn certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket.
04V473000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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