2003 Subaru Forester recall: buckle assembly
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 20, 2003. It covers about 326 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 326
- reported
- Feb 20, 2003
- owners notified
- Feb 19, 2003
- related complaints
- 3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V047000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 03V047000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Subaru Forester buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V047000, reported on February 20, 2003, covers about 326 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V047000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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