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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Recall


NHTSA Recall #	56045
NHTSA Compaign #	04V473000
MFG Compaign #	WWU-05
Manufacturer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2004
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of notification	08/10/04
Begin date of manufacuring	04/02/03
End date of manufacturing	05/03/03
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	01/10/04
Report created	30/09/04
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	26
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
Corrective action	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 notes	Subaru recall no. Wwu-05. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Recall

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