Recall 03V047000: 2003 Subaru Forester

Report received

Feb 20, 2003

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

326vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

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 1-800-782-2783.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Subaru Forester189 complaints