Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V342000 Reported July 14, 2004

Subaru/driver's seat slide rail bolt

Q: What is recall 04V342000?

NHTSA recall 04V342000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on July 14, 2004. It addresses: Subaru/driver's seat slide rail bolt. The recall affects approximately 84,574 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 84,574 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V342000

Manufacturer Campaign

WWT-04

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

84,574

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 14, 2004

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V342000 or campaign WWT-04.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V342000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V342000?

NHTSA recall 04V342000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on July 14, 2004. It addresses: Subaru/driver's seat slide rail bolt. The recall affects approximately 84,574 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V342000 or the manufacturer campaign number WWT-04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.