NHTSA recall 04V-473 (04V473000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported October 1, 2004 - about 26 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V473000
Also written as: 04V-473
Manufacturer number: WWU-05
Reported: October 1, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~26
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET.

Why it is dangerous

IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, A FIRE COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-473 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Subaru Baja - 2004

Subaru Forester - 2004

Subaru Impreza - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.