Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited - SUBARU Impreza Hatch

recall information

Recall number
REC-003134
PRA number
2008/10291
Campaign number
TAILGATE STRUT
Original published date

make and model information

Make
SUBARU
Model
Impreza Hatch
Affected units
5,380

What are the defects?

Certain 2001-2003 MY Subaru Impreza hatches may have been manufactured with tailgate struts (also known as tailgate stays) that were inadequately tightened during production. The left and right tailgate struts are designed to support the tailgate when it is placed in an upright position. Each is connected to the tailgate by means of a stud bolt that is attached directly to a welded nut located within the tailgate. If one or both of the stud bolts wwere inadequately tightened, the loose stud bolt may put unintended stress at the area around the welded nut. Over time and after repeated tailgate operation (opening and closing), this condition could result in the welded nut, along with the tailgate strut, separating and detaching from the tailgate causing the tailgate to close unexpectedly.

What are the hazards?

Malfunction

What should consumers do?

Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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