Subaru Impreza Re-call
18 September 2004, 03:24 AM
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Subaru Impreza Re-call
Had a recall notice delivered today from Subaru Japan.
Although my japanese is not too good I can work out that the recall relates to some bugeye and all blobeye Impreza Turbos. Strangely the notice does not give dates of manufacture for the cars affected.
My car is a 2003 STi and it names this model specifically, but also other models are mentioned and also some Foresters.
The problem is apparently a fault with an oil control valve which will potentially cause a fire :-(
Has this recall happened in the UK?
If not, does it only apply to JDM scoobs??
It's booked in this afternoon, job will take 30 mins I am told.
Anyone else had a recall notice ???
Although my japanese is not too good I can work out that the recall relates to some bugeye and all blobeye Impreza Turbos. Strangely the notice does not give dates of manufacture for the cars affected.
My car is a 2003 STi and it names this model specifically, but also other models are mentioned and also some Foresters.
The problem is apparently a fault with an oil control valve which will potentially cause a fire :-(
Has this recall happened in the UK?
If not, does it only apply to JDM scoobs??
It's booked in this afternoon, job will take 30 mins I am told.
Anyone else had a recall notice ???
18 September 2004, 08:49 AM
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Heads up! SG Foresters too.
Announced Sept 15.
http://www.fhi.co.jp/recall/data/04-09_15_2.html
Cars:
GDA－００２０３１ ～ GDA－０１２７４４ Build dates: July 13 2000 ~ Jan 22 2003
GDB－００２０１５ ～ GDB－０１９１５２ Build dates: Sept 12 2000 ~ Feb 21 2003
GGA－００２０２２ ～ GGA－００９５１８ Build dates: June 28 2000 ~ Jan 21 2003
GGB－００２００８ ～ GGB－００３３５１ Build dates: Sept 12 2000 ~ Sept 25 2002
SG5－００２００８ ～ SG5－０３５６４４ Build dates: Jan 25 2002 ~ Feb 6 2003
Sounds like the bolts were not torqued sufficiently.
9 reported incidents, 5 fires
Problem comes about under high load/high RPM.
The pic above should give y'all a good indication of where to look to see if your car is suffering this issue.
It applies to SG Foresters, too, so esp. if you have a grey import, you may wanna go have a quick squiz.
HTH
http://www.fhi.co.jp/recall/data/04-09_15_2.html
Cars:
GDA－００２０３１ ～ GDA－０１２７４４ Build dates: July 13 2000 ~ Jan 22 2003
GDB－００２０１５ ～ GDB－０１９１５２ Build dates: Sept 12 2000 ~ Feb 21 2003
GGA－００２０２２ ～ GGA－００９５１８ Build dates: June 28 2000 ~ Jan 21 2003
GGB－００２００８ ～ GGB－００３３５１ Build dates: Sept 12 2000 ~ Sept 25 2002
SG5－００２００８ ～ SG5－０３５６４４ Build dates: Jan 25 2002 ~ Feb 6 2003
Sounds like the bolts were not torqued sufficiently.
9 reported incidents, 5 fires
Problem comes about under high load/high RPM. The pic above should give y'all a good indication of where to look to see if your car is suffering this issue.
It applies to SG Foresters, too, so esp. if you have a grey import, you may wanna go have a quick squiz.
HTH
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19 September 2004, 02:16 PM
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This is for AVCS and manual transmission equipped cars.
Therefore is only applies to cars with AVCS and manual gear boxes. It is not clear if it effects UK cars at this time (unless someone has better info). Can't hurt to have a look see can it?
Sorry m8, the numbers don't look good for you
But it doesn't mean your car is about to fireball just because you've read about the recall...
The issue is with the bolts indicated in the diagram, so go take a squiz at your car. If there is a major leak, you'd likely have noticed if you take note of such things. Or perhaps print it out and take it to your specalist/dealer for a proper once over.
HTH
Originally Posted by nyscooby
My cars code is GDB 002829.
Does that mean mine is affected?
Does that mean mine is affected?
But it doesn't mean your car is about to fireball just because you've read about the recall...The issue is with the bolts indicated in the diagram, so go take a squiz at your car. If there is a major leak, you'd likely have noticed if you take note of such things. Or perhaps print it out and take it to your specalist/dealer for a proper once over.
HTH
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20 September 2004, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AJbaseBloke
Therefore is only applies to cars with AVCS and manual gear boxes. It is not clear if it effects UK cars at this time (unless someone has better info). Can't hurt to have a look see can it?HTH
Mine's a UK 02 Bug eye with a GDA chasis number, does this mean things don't look good for mine and I should get it checked out?
21 September 2004, 04:25 PM
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Just to repeat - this is for JDM cars at the moment. Everyone needs to relax 
If the issue is present on UK cars, it is likely to only be on the STi because it is the only one with the AVCS system.
Cheers
If the issue is present on UK cars, it is likely to only be on the STi because it is the only one with the AVCS system.
Cheers
been to my dealer this morning hasnt heard about this, no news, will phone up and let me know if anything in it.
25 October 2004, 06:57 AM
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Recall letters are being sent out to Swiss STi owners...nothing from Subaru France yet but then you never hear anything from them once you've bought the car.
my car wasnt manufactured until may-july 03.
25 October 2004, 12:24 PM
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guys
it is our english cars aswell
subaru leicester (heritage) rang me about my old sti uk prodrive model, FH02 V**
this car has the recall notice on it and they are after the new owner, so it does include english cars
it is our english cars aswell
subaru leicester (heritage) rang me about my old sti uk prodrive model, FH02 V**
this car has the recall notice on it and they are after the new owner, so it does include english cars
26 October 2004, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by New To Scoob
Yup, my UK '03 STi is being looked at right now by the dealer.
John.
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Any other recalls faults known on UK 03 / 04 wrx STi?
26 October 2004, 11:28 AM
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Sorry, couldn't get the info from the dealer as it was the Mrs that had the car there. He did say that he had about ten to do. Seems to be the early '03 cars that have been affected so far.
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