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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V232📅 Jun 26, 2003

2003 Subaru Legacy & 2003 Subaru Outback recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
03V232000
Manufacturer recall #
WWN-97
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
350
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 1, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Subaru recall no. WWN-97.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 03V232 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 03V232?

2003 Subaru Legacy & 2003 Subaru Outback. 350 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.