NHTSA recall 03V153000
Suspension · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
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…
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Subaru Legacy
- 2000 Subaru Outback
- 2001 Subaru Legacy
- 2001 Subaru Outback
- 2002 Subaru Legacy
- 2002 Subaru Outback
- 2003 Subaru Legacy
- 2003 Subaru Outback
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2000 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Outback, 2002 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V153000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.