2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI Recall

Campaign:: 09E011000 on 04/02/2009
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 2,323
Defect:: Thule, inc. is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. these fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress.
Consequence:: This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. the unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. owners may contact thule toll-free at 1-800-238-2388.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to thule aftermarket roof mounted load carriers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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> .

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA STI TSBs (7)

Bulletin:: SB-05-46-10
Component:: 091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Subaru: evaporator drain house freezing. it may be difficult to fill the fuel tank after driving the vehicle through deep snow, there is the possibility that ice has formed in the evaporator drain hose. *pe
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:: TSB-2-20-14
Component:: 101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:: Subaru: the custiomer may complain of the intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp. stored dtc c0076 with detail codes 2610h and/or 2620h. *js
Bulletin:: 18-163-12
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 12-141-12
Component:: 162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
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.