Outback F6-3.0L (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # WWN-97
Date: 030701
Recall - Left Front Transverse Link Corrosion
NUMBER: WWN-97
DATE: July 2003
APPLICABILITY:
2003MY Subaru Legacy and Outback Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Left Front Transverse Link Corrosion
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles, listed below, may have been manufactured with a left front transverse link on which
paint was improperly applied. If an affected vehicle is operated for an extensive period in a "salt-belt" area (see list of states below that use large
amounts of salt on the roads in the winter), continued exposure of the salt could cause the transverse link to rust-out and possibly break. If the left front
transverse link were to rust-out and break, control of the vehicle could be affected.
This recall will involve applying rust proofing material at the affected area.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 2003 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This recall will be limited to vehicles in regional areas known as "salt-belt" states and affects
vehicles originally sold in the states of:
Affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart.
NOTE:
Not all vehicles within the range are affected. Coverage for all affected vehicles must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry in the
Dealer Communication System (DCS).
Dealers will receive a list of all effected vehicles in their inventory from their Regional/Distributor office.
DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to promptly service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to the vehicle owner regardless of mileage, age of the vehicle, or
ownership.
For affected vehicles sold after the date on the dealer's computer list, dealers are to contact those owners and provide them with a copy of the owner
notification letter. They should also arrange to make the required correction according to the instructions in the service procedure section of this bulletin.
