Recall 03V-047
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Subaru Forester: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-047
- Reported
- February 20, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 326 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies were improperly manufactured.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies. Owner notification began february 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 2003