2008 SUBARU FORESTER Recall

Campaign:
11V464000 on 09/07/2011
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
09/04/2000 - 11/25/2007
Affected:
318,215
Defect:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
Consequence:
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes:
This is subaru's safety recall number wvx-34.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 SUBARU FORESTER TSBs (37)

Bulletin:
SB-12-108-09
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Subaru: vehicle has a water leak in the front driver/passenger side of the vehicle, it may be coming from the body seam located behind the front inner fender well. to correct the condition, the body seam will need to be sealed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-WVL-22
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. fuel tank one way fuel valve. certain models require permanent removal of the one way fuel valve located in the fuel tank. the one way fuel valve is located at the bas
Bulletin:
SB-WVN-24
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. engine control module (ecm) reprogramming and fuel tank one way fuel valve removal. affected vehicles have two conditions that may adversely affect the performance of t
Bulletin:
SB-WVM-23
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. engine control module (ecm) reprogramming. under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway/uphill driving and/or accelerating with high engine revolu
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:
WVM-23
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a software problem is causing the catalytic converter to degrade when driving at high speeds. this will cause the engine light to come on. *rm
Bulletin:
SPB-WVU-31
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. ecm reprogramming procedure. 2006-2010 legacy/outback/forester/impreza. *rm updated 9/26/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-001487
Component:
147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:
Subaru: information being provided regarding counterfeit air bags, being used as replacement parts and installed in certain vehicles. models 2008-2011 legacy, outback, impreza, forester. *pe
Bulletin:
WQD-40
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Subaru: over time, front catalytic converter efficiency degrades beyond an acceptable level and releases air pollutants that requires the front catalytic converter to be replaced and ecm to be reprogrammed. models 2008-2009 legacy, outbac
Bulletin:
16-92-14
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subaru 2009-2013 myforester at models, 2008-2011 my impreza at models: bulletin information involving replacement required for the at oil cooler piping. *lj
Bulletin:
WQD-40
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQD-40
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-167-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQD-40DA
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Subaru of america, inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this service program require front catalytic converter replacement and ecm reprogramming. for vehicles affected by this service program, efficiency of the front catalytic conv
Bulletin:
WQD-40
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Subaru of america, inc. has determined vehicles affected by this service program require front catalytic converter replacement and ecm reprogramming. for vehicles affected by this service program, efficiency of the front catalytic converter
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:
18-179-15
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available via the subaru technical information system (stis) web site.
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:
15-167-13R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Should you receive a customer concern of a loose windshield mounted auto-dimming compass mirror with homelink (with or without homelink on brz models), the mounting adapter plate should be checked for proper tightness. the applicable vehicl
Bulletin:
02-162-15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
Bulletin:
02-162-15R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
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:
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:
02-164-16
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
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:
07-131-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. an improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the dtcs listed above to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. vdc and/or
Bulletin:
12-231-18
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
( 2017-2018my impreza - 5 dr only)
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:
WVN24R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Revised. ca pzev spec models only. subaru of america, inc. (soa) has determined that vehicles affected by this service program have two conditions that may adversely affect the performance of the catalytic converter. to correct these con
Bulletin:
WVM23R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Revised. ca pzev spec models only. subaru of america, inc. (soa) has determined that vehicles affected by this service program require ecm reprogramming. under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway/uphill driving an
Bulletin:
WVU31R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
2.5 liter n/a engine only. revised. subaru of america, inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this service program require ecm reprogramming. a modification to the engine control module software logic has been developed to impr
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:
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:
07-131-18R
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. an improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the dtcs listed to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. vdc and/or eyesigh

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