2004 SUBARU Outback Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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11 Recalls for 2004 SUBARU Outback

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-20.
2016-05-25	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or “Zone C.”. These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2016-05-25	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or “Zone B.” These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2016-05-25	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.” These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-16.
2015-05-28	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2014-12-01	AIR BAGS	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
2013-11-29	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja’s, Outback’s and Legacy’s. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full. Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
2004-03-16	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2003-08-20	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	CERTAIN PASSENGER OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION FUEL FILLER HOSE CLAMP. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP ON THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

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90 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 SUBARU Outback

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2016-11-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10925244
2016-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10920333
2016-10-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10916646
2016-10-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10916597
2017-06-23			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11000821
2016-09-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10906366
2016-08-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10899357
2016-09-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10904380
2016-08-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10897578
2017-01-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10945911
2016-12-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10935132
2020-10-17			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11364869
2019-07-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11235103
2018-05-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11098042
2018-05-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11092692
2018-03-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11079348
2018-03-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11075594
2017-10-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11041059
2017-09-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11030656
2016-08-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10892880
2016-08-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10892434
2016-06-16			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10874723
2015-07-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10743586
2015-06-26			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10730632
2015-04-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10705701
2014-12-07			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10662661
2014-11-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10659193
2014-11-13			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10654667
2014-11-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10658670
2014-10-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10651223
2014-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10651610
2014-10-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10640582
2014-08-28			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10629248
2014-07-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10615362
2014-07-14			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10610527
2013-09-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 10542004
2013-06-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10519453
2013-02-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10496301
2013-02-19			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT ODI Number: 10498861
2012-07-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10465672
2011-11-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10433847
2011-09-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10425771
2011-06-09			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10405752
2011-05-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10402132
2011-03-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10386223
2010-10-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 10363037
2010-09-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10356534
2010-03-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10321730
2010-04-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10323338
2010-03-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10322807
2010-03-15			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT ODI Number: 10319902
2010-03-08			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10317786
2010-02-12			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10308921
2009-12-01			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10294158
2009-12-15			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10295762
2009-05-14			STEERING ODI Number: 10268730
2009-05-04			WHEELS ODI Number: 10267678
2009-04-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10264187
2009-03-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10261399
2009-01-17			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10255393
2008-11-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10249882
2008-11-13			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10248672
2008-04-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10225936
2007-11-26			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10209969
2006-12-08			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10175631
2006-07-10			AIR BAGS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10162633
2006-01-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) ODI Number: 10147857
2005-11-03			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10141611
2005-07-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10130163
2005-05-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10118990
2005-06-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10119237
2005-04-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10117813
2005-04-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10116577
2005-02-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10108341
2004-12-28			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10105435
2004-11-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 10100055
2004-11-01			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10098126
2004-08-19			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES ODI Number: 10088191
2004-08-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10088909
2004-08-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10081567
2004-06-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ODI Number: 10074710
2004-05-24			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST ODI Number: 10074103
2004-04-27			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10067896
2004-03-20			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10062670
2003-12-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10051647
2003-12-03			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10049126
2003-12-03			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10049123
2008-01-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10214200
2006-05-09			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10157100
2006-04-07			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ODI Number: 10154800

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4 Investigations for 2004 SUBARU Outback

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with consistently high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly, odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016, four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016, four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the pe is now closed/upgraded to an engineering evaluation (ea15-001) to include all manufacturersand vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's ea investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the recalls related to this pe are: 14v343, 14v344, 14v348, 14v351, 14v353, 14v655, 14v700, 14v701, 14v752, 14v763, 14v770, 14v773, 14v787, 14v802 and 14v817.the number of vehicles affected are an estimate since some vehicles may have both the driver and passenger side inflators recalled. the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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75 Service Alerts for 2004 SUBARU Outback

Date	Description
2016-05-27	350000 EQUIPMENT Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-18	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-01	350000 EQUIPMENT To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	350000 EQUIPMENT All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	350000 EQUIPMENT Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-04	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-06	350000 EQUIPMENT To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-11	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-21	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	350000 EQUIPMENT This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	350000 EQUIPMENT Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP If 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT If 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	140000 AIR BAGS Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Each phase of the expansions will address the most at risk vehicles first and is divided into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	100000 POWER TRAIN This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	350000 EQUIPMENT This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-10	140000 AIR BAGS Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-16	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THIS 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-09-09	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-26	140000 AIR BAGS WQM-49 – REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-04	140000 AIR BAGS UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-08-18	071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN MODELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FUEL FILLER HOSE CLAMP. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-03-10	183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDER FOR POSSIBLE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MISLOCATION THAT COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-03-01	185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-06	140000 AIR BAGS PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-24	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY UNUSUAL BUT VERY DISTINGUISHABLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUNSHADE DURING MANUAL OPERATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SUNROOFS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-07-06	351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE IF 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-05-24	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE PROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-15	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-10-03	135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-25	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-02-03	190000 TIRES SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48R – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-13	350000 EQUIPMENT REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-11	105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-11-08	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-15	140000 AIR BAGS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER – WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-04	140000 AIR BAGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-07-01	121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-03	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-06-22	150000 SEAT BELTS REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-10-06	102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CLUTCH BINDING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004 SUBARU Outback

11 Recalls for 2004 SUBARU Outback

1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 SUBARU Outback

90 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 SUBARU Outback

4 Investigations for 2004 SUBARU Outback

75 Service Alerts for 2004 SUBARU Outback