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2006 Subaru Impreza

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 Impreza

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2004 Subaru Impreza

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 Impreza

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 Impreza

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the driver may sustain more severe injuries due to the seat movement.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Subaru Impreza

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.

2002 Subaru Impreza

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Subaru Impreza

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the driver may sustain more severe injuries due to the seat movement.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Subaru Impreza

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1999 Subaru Impreza

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1995 Subaru Impreza

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.

Corrective Action

unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the front tow hooks.

1994 Subaru Impreza

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.

Corrective Action

unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the front tow hooks.

1993 Subaru Impreza

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filler system does not comply with the leakage requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".

Corrective Action

leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposed to a sourceof ignition.

Recall Notes

a modified replacement fuel vent pipe will be installed on the fuel filler system to reduce leaking.