Frame And Members problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed extensive rust, corrosion, and holes around the front frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic replaced the front frame, and the passenger and driver side control arms. In addition, the rear frame and driver and passenger side control arms were also inspected with the expectation that those parts had also deteriorated and may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included or excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) and was not included in NHTSA action number: pe11011 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v464000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) when the contact was advised that the front end of the sub-frame was corroded. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the frame issue. The failure mileage was 157,000 and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 05/08/lj.