What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2008090
- Recall date
- 19 March 2008
- Make
- Subaru
- Models
- Impreza
- Model years
- 2002 to 2003
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 7,185
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain Impreza wagon, the liftgate stay damper bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. After repeated rear gate operations, loose stud bolts can cause the welded nuts to fail, allowing the liftgate to drop suddenly, and placing anyone underneath or near the gate at risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2008090.