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2006 Subaru Forester

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.

Corrective Action

the passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. if so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. the recall began on march 9, 2007. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

2004 Subaru Forester

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Subaru Forester

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assemblies.ø the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies were improperly manufactured.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Subaru Forester

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Subaru Forester

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). in extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.

Corrective Action

this condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.

1998 Subaru Forester

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). in extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.

Corrective Action

this condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.