DECEMBER 2008 --
Subaru is recalling 5,130 MY
2008-2009 Tribeca passenger
vehicles. The vehicle
dynamic control (VDC)
G-sensor was improperly
installed. This sensor is
designed to be mounted in a
forward facing direction but
may have been installed
backwards during production.
If the sensor was improperly
installed, vehicle handling
characteristics during hard
braking, sudden turns or
other quick maneuvers could
cause the vehicle to react
in an unexpected manner or
result in unstable handling.
Under extreme conditions,
the driver could lose
control of the vehicle and a
crash could occur. Dealers
will inspect the position of
the VDC G-sensor. If the
sensor is found to be
installed correctly, no
further action is needed. If
the sensor is found to be
installed incorrectly
(backwards), the sensor will
be removed and reinstalled
in the correct position. The
VDC system will also be
reprogrammed to ensure
proper operation. The recall
began on December 19, 2008.
08V645
SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Subaru
is recalling 16,715 MY
2007-2008 Legacy sedans and
wagons, MY 2008 Impreza
sedans and wagons, and MY
2009 Forester vehicles. Some
vehicles may have the
cylinder head-side oil
supply pipe and
turbocharger-side pipe
improperly assembled.
Vibration could occur while
driving and, over time,
could eventually result in
cracking the pipe which
would allow oil to leak. If
leaking oil contacts
components operating at high
temperatures, an engine
compartment fire could
occur. Dealers will inspect
for cracking or an oil leak
at the oil supply pipe at
the cylinder head-side. An
additional bracket will be
installed to increase
rigidity of the pipe and the
pipe assembly will be
replaced with a modified
part. The recall is expected
to begin during November
2008. 08V460
MARCH
2008 -- Subaru is recalling
36,791 MY 2002-2003 Impreza
wagons. The stud bolt(s) of
the rear gate stay may have
been tightened with
insufficient tightening
torque and a gap may have
resulted between the rear
gate panel and stud bolt
base. After repeated rear
gate operations (opening and
closing), the rear gate
inner panel at the welding
nut may break, which will
lead to detachment of the
rear gate stay, and the rear
gate dropping down. In case
someone is underneath or
near the rear gate, there is
a possibility that a
dropping rear gate panel may
hit them increasing the risk
of injuries. Dealers will
inspect to see if there is
any gap at the stud bolt of
the rear gate stay
installation. If a gap is
found, the stud bolt will be
removed to check for damage
to the welding nut. If the
weld nut is cracked, the
rear gate stay will be
replaced. The recall is
expected to begin on or
before June 2, 2008. Owners
may contact Subaru at
1-800-782-2783. Subaru
Recall No. WVD-14. 08V-135 |
