Recall 03V153000: 2000–2003 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 22, 2003

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

170,000vehicles

Model years

2000–2003

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

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.

Possible consequence

If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 1-800-782-2783.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Subaru Legacy94 complaints
• 2001 Subaru Legacy77 complaints
• 2002 Subaru Legacy54 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Legacy60 complaints
• 2000 Subaru Outback207 complaints
• 2001 Subaru Outback171 complaints
• 2002 Subaru Outback143 complaints
• 2003 Subaru Outback93 complaints