2008 Subaru Impreza Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2008
Subaru Impreza is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Subaru Impreza and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 Subaru Impreza
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 MPG city / 27 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | All Wheel Drive |
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2008 Impreza Recalls
APR 02, 2009 | Recall ID#
58931
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28,... More Details
APR 02, 2009 |
IMPREZA
| Recall ID#
58931
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
APR 02, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
IMPREZA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2323 |
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Summary:
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28,...
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Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
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Notes:
THULE, INC.
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SEP 11, 2008 | Recall ID#
58434
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES... More Details
SEP 11, 2008 |
IMPREZA
| Recall ID#
58434
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 11, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
IMPREZA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16715 |
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Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES...
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Consequence:
VIBRATION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AND, OVER TIME, COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING THE PIPE WHICH WOULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK. IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKING OR AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE. AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF THE PIPE AND THE PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WVF-16
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