NHTSA safety recalls
2003 Subaru Forester Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Subaru Forester. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2003 Subaru Forester as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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11V464000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
11V464000 at NHTSA03V047000Seat Belts · Front · Buckle Assembly
In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
The riskIn the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
The fix — freeDealers 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 1-800-782-2783.
What was foundCertain 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.
03V047000 at NHTSA02V282000Power Train · Automatic Transmission
The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskThe vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Owner notification january 8, 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during november 2002. 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 1-800-782-2783.
What was foundCertain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "p" (park) position, the transmission park mechanism, that is intended to hold your vehicle, may not engage.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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