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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) 4dr 2.5 X Manual Consumer Information Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more. News - Crash Test Results NHTSA Crash Test Results: Frontal Crash Ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side Crash Ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Recall NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V473000 Recall Date: SEP 27, 2004 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26 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 BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. Notes: Warranty Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Drivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles