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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V464📅 Sep 8, 2011

2003–2008 Subaru Forester & 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza + 1 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A broken control arm CAN result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
11V464000
Manufacturer recall #
WVX-34
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
318,215
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 31, 2011
Built
Sep 5, 2000 – Nov 26, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
This is subaru's safety recall number WVX-34.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 11V464 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 11V464?

2003–2008 Subaru Forester & 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza + 1 more. 318,215 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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