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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4Dr Wagon BBS Wheels Recalls

used 2009 Subaru Impreza Fuel: 18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy
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Redesigned in 2008, the 2009 Subaru Impreza is carried over this year with few changes. Available in either wagon or sedan models, the Impreza is offered in six trims--2.5i, 2.5GT, WRX, WRX STi and Outback Sport (wagon only). Upgraded features have been added to the 2.5i models this year including rear disc brakes as standard. All Imprezas feature Incline Start Assist and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Power moonroof has been added to the Premium Package for this year on the 2.5i. Upgrades to the standard trims offer such amenities as navigation system, BBS wheels, and Sirius satellite radio. The Outback Sport model is designed to be more 'crossover-like' in design and comes with a two-tone paint scheme, side moldings, unique grille and chrome handles.
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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4Dr Wagon BBS Wheels Recalls Equipment

Vehicle recalls have received much media attention recently. While some of these reports are related to investigations that have not yet resulted in an official recall, IntelliChoice does strive to display all the current used 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4Dr Wagon BBS Wheels recalls and safety equipment issues provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in their recall database. As consumers and vehicle owners are generally notified first, there may be a delay between the time a recall is announced and when we are able to update our site. This 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4Dr Wagon BBS Wheels recall list includes dates, detailed manufacturing problems, number of units affected, defects, and more. Click on the links below to view additional data about the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4Dr Wagon BBS Wheels recalls and solutions from the manufacturer!

Recall 01 - ID # 09E011000 - EQUIPMENT

Consequence THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recall Date April 2, 2009
Model Affected Impreza
Description THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Component EQUIPMENT
Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO THULE AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
Remedy THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
Units Affected 2,323
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