2003 Subaru Forester | 2004 Subaru Forester | 2003 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Saab 9-2x | 2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Forester — Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Published September 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V464000, published September 8, 2011 and initiated September 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2003 Subaru Forester | 2004 Subaru Forester | 2003 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Saab 9-2x | 2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Forester — Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2003 SUBARU FORESTER | 2004 SUBARU FORESTER | 2003 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2004 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | 2005 SUBARU FORESTER | 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2006 SUBARU FORESTER | 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2007 SUBARU FORESTER | 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | 2008 SUBARU FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Subaru Forester | 2004 Subaru Forester | 2003 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Saab 9-2x | 2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Forester — Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V464000 on September 8, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER.