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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Publishes Recall of 2004 Subaru Baja, Forrester and Impreza
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) PUBLISHES RECALL OF 2004 SUBARU BAJA, FORRESTER AND IMPREZA
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 is expected to begin on October 10, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at (800) 782-2783. Notes: Subaru Recall No. WWU-05. customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline at (888) dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign Number is 04V473000. The notice can be viewed at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
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