Saab 9-2X (2006) – 11V464000

Defect Description For Recall

Subaru 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.

Make Of Vehicle

SAAB

Model Of Vehicle

9-2X

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

11V464000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Effect Of Defect

A Broken Control Arm Can Result In The Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Subaru 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20000905

End Of Manufacture

20071126

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

318215

Date Owners Notified

20111231

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20110906

Make Campaign Number

WVX-34

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard