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NHTSA Recall 04V342000: Seats

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84,574 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Subaru Impreza.

84,574
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (August 20)
NHTSA campaign04V342000
Manufacturer campaignWWT-04
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJuly 14, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 20, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen. If the seat slide rail bolt loosens, it will eventually fall out, and the seat may separate from the seat slide.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the driver may sustain more severe injuries due to the seat movement.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new left hand driver's seat rail mounting bolt. The recall began on august 20, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Notes

Subaru recall no. Wwt-04.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V342000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Impreza2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.