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