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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V153📅 Apr 24, 2003

2000–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2000–2003 Subaru Outback recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V153000
Manufacturer recall #
WWM-96
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
170,000
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 14, 2003
Built
May 1, 1999 – Apr 30, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V153 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V153?

2000–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2000–2003 Subaru Outback. 170,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-782-2783.