Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The bolts that hold the oil control valve cover in place on your vehicle might not be tight enough, which could cause oil to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If oil leaks onto hot engine parts, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, A FIRE COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Original — 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.
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