Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V153000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 170,000 affected units, SUBARU/REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORROSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V153000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Subaru/rear suspension subframe corrosion

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 170,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WWM-96

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-769d-yf49~bgbh

NHTSA ID: 03V153000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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