NHTSA Recall 03V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V153000; Date: Apr. 22, 2003
If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Subaru Legacy; 2001 Subaru Legacy; 2002 Subaru Legacy; 2003 Subaru Legacy; 2000 Subaru Outback; 2001 Subaru Outback; 2002 Subaru Outback; 2003 Subaru Outback
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 170,000
Recall Summary:
This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Certain rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.
How to Fix:
Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. Owner notification began July 14, 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: Jul 14, 2003
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