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Recall 03V-153

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2000 to 2003 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-153
Reported
April 22, 2003
Vehicles affected
170,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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 components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.

The risk

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. 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