Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V232000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V232000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 350 affected units, SUBARU/FRONT SUSPENSION CORROSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some passenger and sport utility 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 left-hand front transverse link components were produced with poor paint quality. if the vehicle is operated form an extensive period in a salt-belt area, continued exposure to salt could cause the left front transverse link to rust and eventually break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will apply anti-rust material to the left front transverse link. owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V232000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Subaru/front suspension corrosion

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WWN-97

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some passenger and sport utility 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 left-hand front transverse link components were produced with poor paint quality. if the vehicle is operated form an extensive period in a salt-belt area, continued exposure to salt could cause the left front transverse link to rust and eventually break.

Consequence Summary: If the transverse link were to break due to rusting, control of the vehicle could be affected without prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will apply anti-rust material to the left front transverse link. owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03V232000

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Created At: 1742808662

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