NHTSA Recall 03V232000: Suspension: front
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V232000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WWN-97 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | June 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On some passenger and sport utility 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 left-hand front transverse link components were produced with poor paint quality. If the vehicle is operated form an extensive period in a salt-belt area, continued exposure to salt could cause the left front transverse link to rust and eventually break.
Safety risk
If the transverse link were to break due to rusting, control of the vehicle could be affected without prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will apply anti-rust material to the left front transverse link. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes
Subaru recall no. Wwn-97.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 03V232000
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.