Vehicle recall 04V473000 · October 1, 2004
Subaru Baja, Forester and 1 more model
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket.
- Consequence
- If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts. The recall began on October 8, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. Wwu-05.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
- 04V473000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2004
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WWU-05
- Owner notification
- October 8, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Baja (2004): 2004
- Subaru Forester (2004): 2004
- Subaru Impreza (2004): 2004
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