Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V464000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 318,215 affected units, FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/TRANSVERSE LINK, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.

Corrective Action

Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V464000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Front lower control arm/transverse link

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 318,215

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVX-34

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.

Consequence Summary: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ufrv_x62a-6f3c

NHTSA ID: 11V464000

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Created At: 1742808662

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