2008 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls (4)

Campaign:
13V110000 on 03/26/2013
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/2007 - 04/29/2008
Affected:
274,402
Defect:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from december 2003, through april 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
Consequence:
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. if no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. if brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. these services will be performed free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqg-43.
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:
14V311000 on 06/10/2014
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/2007 - 04/29/2008
Affected:
461,338
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy, 2008-2011 impreza and 2008-2014 impreza wrx/sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Consequence:
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. if no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. if brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. these services will be performed free of charge. the recall began july 2014 and second notifications will run through november 2014. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqk-47. note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 legacy/outback vehicles. vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.
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:
02/17/2003 - 05/04/2008
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:
16V738000 on 10/12/2016
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/07/2005 - 10/22/2008
Affected:
100,127
Defect:
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. the relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Consequence:
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. the recall began december 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.
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.

2008 SUBARU OUTBACK TSBs (60)

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:
SB-02-155-14-R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. model 2005-12 legacy, ou
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:
WQG-43
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQG-43
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQG-43
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-91-14
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This service information describes 2 corrections to the service manual diagnostic procedures for the dtcs listed above. the information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5at transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-u
Bulletin:
WQG-43R
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
WQR-53
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: front passenger air bag inflators 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 legac
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:
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:
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:
DWEP
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
"as part of subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, soa is announcing a dashboard warranty extension program. this program extends warranty coverage for dashboards on all 2005-2009 subaru outback and subaru legacy vehicles sold or lea
Bulletin:
WQK-47
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk]47
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:
02-155-14
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
Bulletin:
WQG-43A
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Subject: new subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqg]43 subaru of america, inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. these vehicles may have been manufactu
Bulletin:
12-197-16
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
"as part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles
Bulletin:
12-197-16
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
"as part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles
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:
18-176-15
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:
WQK-47
Component:
118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Summary:
Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
Bulletin:
WQG-43R
Component:
118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Summary:
Campaign wqg-43r - brake line corrosion
Bulletin:
SM07
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
Bulletin:
WQK-47R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
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:
02-155-14R
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
Bulletin:
06-47-14
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
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:
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:
WQR-53U
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject: update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). 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 wq
Bulletin:
WQR-53C
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). 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 limi
Bulletin:
WQR-53U2
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 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 mode
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:
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:
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:
12-197-16R
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument panel (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles lis
Bulletin:
12-197-16R
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
New car limited warranty coverage of the instrument panel (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years/regardless of miles from original start date. this warranty extension will cover a one time replacemen
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:
18-181-15 (2)
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. the tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec
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
Bulletin:
WQG-43
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subaru of america, inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year subaru legacy / outback vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the ?salt-belt? states
Bulletin:
WQG-43U
Component:
042600 service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Update: subaru recall campaign wqg43: brake line corrosion on march 27, 2013, subaru of america, inc. announced that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. these vehicles may have been m

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