Vehicle recall 04V342000 · July 14, 2004
2002-2003 Subaru Impreza
On certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen. If the seat slide rail bolt loosens, it will eventually fall out, and the seat may separate from the seat slide.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the driver may sustain more severe injuries due to the seat movement.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new left hand driver's seat rail mounting bolt. The recall began on August 20, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. Wwt-04.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V342000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2004
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WWT-04
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84,574
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Impreza (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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