Subaru Impreza Service Bulletins (2004)
208 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 18, 2015•Document ID: 10093117Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
Associated Products (28)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - August 25, 2015•Document ID: 10092537Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQR-53 FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR ¡V PARTS SUPPLY UPDATE DUE TO ONGOING RESTRICTED SUPPLY OF AIRBAG INFLATOR PART NUMBER 98279FE000 THE FOLLOWING ORDER PROCEDURE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: H PART IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO BE PLACED ON STOCK ORDER AS OF END OF BUSINESS AUGUST 24TH; VOR ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE H ALL EXISTING STOCK ORDERS WITH PART NUMBER 98279FE000 WILL BE HONORED AND PRIORITIZED BY OLDEST ORDER SHIPPED FIRST H ORDERS WILL BE MONITORED BY SOA PARTS FOR REASONABLENESS BASED ON AOR ASSIGNED VIN POPULATION REMINDER, AS STATED IN JULY 24, 2015 INITIAL WQR-53 RECALL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATION, AUTHORIZATION FOR RENTAL CARS FOR CUSTOMERS: IF A CUSTOMER REQUESTS A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF PARTS, RETAILERS SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUEST, AND SHOULD FOLLOW NORMAL WARRANTY PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LOANER CAR. SEE SECTION 8.4.7 OF THE CLAIMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ON SUBARUNET.COM FOR DETAILS ON RENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092536Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQL-48R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX AND STI) VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS INSIDE THE INFLATOR COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS."
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS EXPANDING REGIONAL RECALL NUMBER WQP-51 (14V-763) ON CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES TO A NATIONAL RECALL. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIR BAG SPI-TYPE INFLATORS WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15E-041) SUBMITTED BY TAKATA ON MAY 18, 2015. UPON DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE DUE TO EXPOSURE TO PERSISTENT CONDITIONS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND/OR DUE TO MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53A
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"UPDATE ] SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR]53 (IMPREZA MODELS) AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED, WE BEGAN MAILING TO AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS ON JUNE 17, 2015. THE FIRST OWNERS TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION WERE OWNERS IDENTIFIED BASED ON REGISTRATION DATA IN AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI, AL, GA, MS, TX, LA). ON JULY 24, 2015 LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TO ALL OTHER AFFECTED VEHICLES OWNERS. THE LETTER TO THOSE OWNERS WILL ADVISE THEM OF THIS RECALL, AND THAT WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING SUFFICIENT PARTS SUPPLY. ONCE SUFFICIENT PARTS SUPPLY IS AVAILABLE, THOSE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AGAIN BY MAIL ADVISING THEM TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT. RETAILER AFFECTED VIN LISTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE ZONE OFFICES. RETAILERS ARE REQUESTED TO ORDER PARTS TO SUPPORT SCHEDULED CUSTOMER SERVICE APPOINTMENTS ONLY. PARTS ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED, THROUGH NORMAL PARTS ORDERING CHANNELS. IF A CUSTOMER REQUESTS A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF PARTS, RETAILERS SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUEST, AND SHOULD FOLLOW NORMAL WARRANTY PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LOANER CAR. SEE SECTION 8.4.7 OF THE CLAIMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ON SUBARUNET.COM FOR DETAILS ON RENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS. "
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 6, 2015•Document ID: 10091965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
Associated Products (27)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - June 17, 2015•Document ID: 10140551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR 53A 1
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOwner Notification Subaru will begin mailing to affected vehicle owners on June 17, 2015. The first owners to receive notification will be owners identified based on registration data in areas of high absolute humidity (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI, AL, GA, MS, TX, LA). In addition to notification by postal mail, vehicle owners with a valid email address and MySubaru subscribers will be notified electronically. A copy of the owner notification letter will be added at the end of the WQR?53 campaign bulletin shortly. Retailer affected VIN Lists will be distributed by the Zone Offices. Retailers are requested to order parts to support scheduled customer service appointments.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 17, 2015•Document ID: 10140550Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is expanding regional recall number WQP-51 (14V-763) on certain 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles to a national recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with front air bag SPI-type inflators which are described in a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall number 15E-041) submitted by Takata on May 18, 2015. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator may rupture due to exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 17, 2015•Document ID: 10140549Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIf you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the pump. In lieu of replacing the power steering pump, the relief valve is now available as a replacement part.
Associated Products (33)2013 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza+ 13 moreAssociated Documents - June 2, 2015•Document ID: 10140452Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR 53A
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAs previously announced, Subaru will be conducting a recall of certain 2004?2005MY Subaru Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles. The air bag inflators in the front passenger air bags for these vehicles could be susceptible to rupture and the front passenger air bag could deploy abnormally in a crash. WQR?53 is a geographic expansion of the current WQP?51 limited regional G1recall, to a national recall for Impreza models only. Details of the transition from WQP?51 to WQR?53 for the Impreza models are listed below.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 28, 2015•Document ID: 10090412Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED, SUBARU WILL BE CONDUCTING A RECALL OF CERTAIN 2004]2005MY SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH. WQR-53 IS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQP]51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR IMPREZA MODELS ONLY. DETAILS OF THE TRANSITION FROM WQP]51 TO WQR]53 FOR THE IMPREZA MODELS ARE LISTED BELOW."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 27, 2015•Document ID: 10090406Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53A
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS IS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR IMPREZA MODELS ONLY. DETAILS OF THE TRANSITION FROM WQP-51 TO WQR-53 FOR THE IMPREZA MODELS WILL BE PROVIDED IN FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS. SUBARU WILL BE CONDUCTING A RECALL OF CERTAIN 2004-2005MY SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 14, 2015•Document ID: 10080923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQM-49R
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 14, 2015•Document ID: 10080922Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 13, 2015•Document ID: 10080921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51RA
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 17, 2014•Document ID: 10094182Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SM06 - WQL-48
- Date Added:
- March 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySERVICE MEMO: WQL© 48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V© 399) ¨C SECOND MAILING
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 17, 2014•Document ID: 10068678Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 14V-399
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 17, 2014•Document ID: 10233086Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Announcement-1
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUpdate: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?399) ? SECOND MAILING
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 4, 2014•Document ID: 10094124Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SM04 - TAKATA
- Date Added:
- March 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents