Carrier/rack problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Today I was at my mechanics to replace a muffler. After raising the car up on the rack he noticed destructive rust that was covering and inundating the k frame and front lower control arms (transverse links). In September of 2012 I was at gary lang Subaru (illinois) for an unrelated issue. The safety recall for my vehicle , wvx-34, required an inspection and repairs, and if necessary, replacement or corrosion treatment of the lower control arms (transverse link). According to Subaru of America, that recall was "completed". The Subaru operator (kayla) could not elaborate on the term "complete". No mention of any specific action was reported. Today, during the inspection of said area, my mechanic indicated that no proof existed of either corrective action, either undercoating or mechanical repair or replacement. This is a safety concern, and at some point it is possible that loss of control will follow if the lower control arm breaks. I will pursue the Subaru dealer for repairs but have no idea if they will assume responsibility.

My son was driving from new jersey. Suddenly the front hood opened and crashed into the windshield. He was able to move over three lanes to stop the car. The windshield was cracked. This was a hood replacement done last spring after a deer ran across the vehicle. The latch has not been a problem until this trip. On the way to new jersey, my son noticed that the hood partially opened. He stopped the car and made sure that the hood was tightly shut. The same repair shop is installing another hood and replacing the windshield. There is no collision insurance on the vehicle (Subaru Forester 2003). My two grandsons were passengers in the back seat. My son's fiancee was a passenger in the front seat. The only crash was the the breaking of the windshield from the hood.

Submission from constituent re defective crossbar. The consumer stated he had to replace, the luggage rack, because the crossbar was bent and bowed. The first time, he used the crossbar was may 24, 2014. The plastic clamp that held the luggage rack to the top of the vehicle broke off while driving, which caused the load he was carrying to fall off on the interstate. Fortunately, the wind blew everything toward the emergency shoulder. The vehicle, luggage rack crossbars and other personal belongings were severely damaged.

(all) the air bags failed. The passenger side rear, (fell) out of the carrier. The drivers auto lock on the seatbelt failed, the rear storage cover popped (out) of its holders, flew to the front (v'ed), hitting her in the rt temple, as she (bounced) backed and forth hitting the dash and center post drivers doors. Geico (gave) me the car incase Subaru wanted to send an investor. Called them at their corp. #. Threatened to sue me if I went public. Had to hire a lawyer in fairbank. Two rivers woman killed in collision published March 17, 2005 by amanda bohman , staff writer a vehicle collision claimed a woman's life near 10 mile chena hot springs road about 5 p. M. Wednesday. Darlene swindell, 57, of two rivers died after she lost control of her Subaru on the slippery road, veered into the oncoming lane and was struck by a commercial van. "her vehicle was spinning out of control," said alaska state trooper sean adkins. Swindell, who was driving east, started fishtailing and veered into the westbound lane. The van driver, 51-year-old kris kringel, was driving west. Swindell died from head injuries. The crash is still under investigation. Arthur wood, a retired mechanic who lives at 10. 5 mile, was outside with his three granddaughters when the accident occurred in front of his house. "I just heard this god-awful commotion," wood said. "I heard it, but I didn't see it. " he ushered the three children, who had been sledding on a snow berm, into the house and ran out to the road. Swindell pinned in vehicle. No pulse, wasn't breathing. Emergency responders had to pry off the Subaru's passenger side door and cut the seat belt to free. The collision inflated the van's air bags and kringel sustained only minor injuries, officials said.