NHTSA recall 03V232000
Suspension · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
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…
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V232000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.