NHTSA Recall 03V047000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 326 vehicles. It affects 2003 Subaru Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V047000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WWL-95 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 20, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V047000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.