2004 SUBARU LEGACY Recalls (8)

Campaign:
03V303000 on 08/21/2003
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
06/02/2003 - 08/07/2003
Affected:
7,874
Defect:
Certain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp.
Consequence:
This could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose. owner notification began august 27, 2003. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes:
Subaru recall no. ww0-98.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V128000 on 03/21/2004
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufactured:
03/14/2000 - 02/18/2004
Affected:
127,580
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.
Consequence:
If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Subaru recall no. wwq-01.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
13E065000 on 12/04/2013
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
397
Defect:
Airtex products lp (airtex) is recalling certain model e8598m, e8518m, e8600m, e8596m, and e8597m fuel pumps manufactured july 26, 2013, and july 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on subaru baja's, outback's and legacy's. the affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after july 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. recall is expected to begin on january 2, 2014. customers may contact airtex at 1-800-880-3056. the recall is expected to begin during january 2014. this recall is being conducted by airtex, not by subaru.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V763000 on 11/30/2014
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
03/16/2003 - 02/29/2004
Affected:
4,175
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy and outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in puerto rico, hawaii, the u.s. virgin islands, guam, saipan, american samoa, florida and adjacent counties in southern georgia, as well as the coastal areas of alabama, louisiana, mississippi and texas. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify their owners. dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2015. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wqp-51. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-471. this recall has been partially superseded by 15v-323. all 2005 model year subaru legacy and outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15v-323.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V323000 on 05/27/2015
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
01/21/2003 - 05/01/2005
Affected:
432,016
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 subaru baja vehicles manufactured january 22, 2003, to july 21, 2004, 2004-2005 impreza vehicles manufactured january 28, 2003, to may 31, 2005, 2003-2008 subaru legacy vehicles manufactured january 22, 2003, to may 2, 2008, 2003-2008 subaru outback vehicles manufactured february 18, 2003, to may 5, 2008, and 2005 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured february 11, 2004, to march 17, 2005. the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify their owners and general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the subaru recall began on june 17, 2015. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. the saab recall began on july 27, 2015. owners of saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. subaru's number for this recall is wqr-53. note: the recall completely supersedes recall 14v-399 (wql-48) and partially supersedes recall 14v-763 (wqp-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 subaru impreza and model year 2005 saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. note: on december 18, 2015 subaru informed nhtsa of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 subaru baja, 2003-2008 subaru legacy and 2003-2008 subaru outback vehicles.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V361000 on 05/24/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/07/2002 - 03/02/2004
Affected:
62,940
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, and baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming, or "zone c.". these vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. subaru's number for this recall is tkc-16. note: this recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16v-358 for zone a or 16v-359 for zone b.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V358000 on 05/24/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/07/2002 - 03/02/2004
Affected:
302,127
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, 2009-2011 legacy, outback, forester, 2006-2011 impreza, tribeca, 2003-2006 baja, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." these vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify their owners. general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began august 26, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. saab owners may contact gm at 1-800-955-9007. subaru's number for this recall is tka-16.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V359000 on 05/24/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/07/2002 - 03/02/2004
Affected:
146,010
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, 2006-2008 impreza, tribeca, 2006 saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." these vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Subaru will notify their owners. general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. subaru's number for this recall is tkb-16. note: this notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16v-358 for zone a.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 SUBARU LEGACY TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
128003
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sunshade for rear sunroof on dual sunroof models. *tt
Bulletin:
030103
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
New hood deflector. 2000-2004my legacy and baja vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
063103
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Replacement of the electronic control unit (ecu) for anti-lock brake system (abs) repair. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
98
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Subaru has determined that certain models may have been manufactured with an improperly installed fuel filler hose clamp. this condition could result in a fuel leak. *tt
Bulletin:
093803
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Fuel pump assembly division of parts.
Bulletin:
166704
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Transfer clutch binding. *tt
Bulletin:
09012003
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Creaking noise from door checker. *sc
Bulletin:
09012003
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rough idle/check engine light after battery disconnect. *sc
Bulletin:
09012003
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Fuel filter replacement. *sc
Bulletin:
029605
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *tt
Bulletin:
11
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code p0171 - check for a loose vacuum connection on the small blue vacuum t fitting found under the intercooler. subaru techtips. *tt
Bulletin:
02
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Rubbing mark on timing belt. subaru. *tt
Bulletin:
171106
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Rear center seat belt installation procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ecm reprogramming service program. *tt
Bulletin:
129406
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Loose door mirror screws. *kb
Bulletin:
118006
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Throttle position sensor. vehicles equiped with h-6 3.0l engines. *kb
Bulletin:
07
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight bulb socket repairs. *kb
Bulletin:
SB-05-50-10R
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm
Bulletin:
07-13-14
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14V]399
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQL-48
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14V-471
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQM-49
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14V-399
Component:
141300 air bags:frontal:passenger side
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
03-70-12R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. in cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
Bulletin:
WQP-51RA
Component:
141300 air bags:frontal:passenger side
Summary:
This announcement provides a geographic expansion of the current wqm]49 takata airbag limited regional recall.
Bulletin:
WQP-51
Component:
141300 air bags:frontal:passenger side
Summary:
This bulletin announces subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain
Bulletin:
WQM-49R
Component:
141300 air bags:frontal:passenger side
Summary:
The revisement of this recall advises (wqm-49) has been superseded to the wqp-51 regional front passenger takata air bag inflator recall.
Bulletin:
WQR]53U
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
The wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a natio
Bulletin:
WQR-53R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"the vehicles included in this consolidated national recall include the following: ' affected 2004-2005 impreza, wrx, and sti models from the national expansion of the wqp-51 recall ' 2003-2004 legacy, outback, and baja vehicles affected
Bulletin:
WQR-53UM
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
We announced late last month that the wqr-53 takata front passenger air bag inflator recall has been expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. due to the severity of the industry-wide takata recall situati
Bulletin:
03-70-12R
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched
Bulletin:
WQL-48
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
New subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wql]48
Bulletin:
04-13-09R
Component:
351300 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank valve/gauge
Summary:
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
Bulletin:
SM01 - WQM-49
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Announcement of new subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqm-49
Bulletin:
SM02 - WQL-48
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: wql]48 front passenger air bag inflator recall (nhtsa id 14v]399)
Bulletin:
WQL-48
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Wql-48 - front passenger air bag inflator replacement
Bulletin:
SM04
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Hazardous materials returns-compliance reminder - wql48 takata airbag recall
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Wql-48 - front passenger air bag inflator replacement
Bulletin:
WQP-51R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain 2004-2005 model year im
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"subaru of america, inc. (soa) has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, may exist on certain 2003-2004 model year subaru legacy, outback, and baja vehicles, and certain 2004 model year subaru impreza (including w
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Wql-48r - front passenger air bag inflator replacement
Bulletin:
WQM-49
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Wqm-49 - regional front passenger air bag inflator replacement
Bulletin:
WQM-49
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: wqm]49 front passenger air bag inflator recall (nhtsa id 14v]471)
Bulletin:
04-13-09R
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
Bulletin:
WQL-48R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"september, 2015: ' this recall (wql-48) has been superseded to the wqr-53 takata front passenger air bag inflator replacement. '
Bulletin:
WQR-53A
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Please be advised that subaru of america, inc. is consolidating the wql-48 recall into the existing wqr-53 recall.
Bulletin:
WQR-53R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"update ' september 2015: subaru is consolidating takata recall wql-48 (14v-399) into the existing wqr-53 (15v-323) takata recall. the vehicles included in this consolidated national recall include the following: ' affected 2004-2005 impr
Bulletin:
SM02 - TAKATA
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
Bulletin:
WQR]53U
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. all vehicles previously affected by the wql]48 recall that were not yet rep
Bulletin:
WQR-53U
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. all vehicles previously affected by the wql-48 recall that were not yet rep
Bulletin:
PM01
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Parts reminder: returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
Bulletin:
PM02
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Parts memo: wql48, wqm49 takata front passenger air bag inflator recalls
Bulletin:
03-68-12R
Component:
105400 power train:driveline:center support bearing
Summary:
This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. these revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability.
Bulletin:
03-70-12
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
Bulletin:
SM01
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service announcement of subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqp-51
Bulletin:
SM04 - TAKATA
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Updated statement on takata airbags posted on subaru.com
Bulletin:
SM06 - WQL-48
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service memo: wql©\48 front passenger air bag inflator recall (nhtsa id 14v©\399) ¨c second mailing
Bulletin:
WQR53
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (hah) areas are more susceptible to rupture. owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
Bulletin:
WQR53-memo
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Nhtsa announced in a press conference today,  the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. we are currently assessing which of our models may be cove
Bulletin:
TKA-B-C
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject: takata recall expansion ? new subaru recall campaigns tka-16, tkb-16, tkc-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal takata psan inflators. each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into
Bulletin:
02-172-18R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. this seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. the new o-ring utilizes material whi
Bulletin:
02-172-18R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. this seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. the new o-ring utilizes material whic
Bulletin:
01-168-09R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Revised tsb. the subaru lock information site (slis) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for subaru vehicles from the 2000my to present. this bulletin iden
Bulletin:
WQR-53R
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Recall bulletin revised. update ? april 2016: new and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 impreza, wrx, and sti vehicles. as a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta
Bulletin:
04-13-09R
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
Bulletin:
03-70-12R
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. in cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr

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