2004 Subaru Baja Recalls
Sport Pickup Truck
2004 Subaru Baja Recall Record
Recall ID # 04V473000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Date:
OCT 01, 2004
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
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.
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WWU-05