NHTSA Recall 03V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V047000; Date: Feb. 20, 2003
In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Subaru Forester
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 326
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. " the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies were improperly manufactured.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies. Owner notification began February 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2003
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