Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact stated the frame under the vehicle was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln the consumer stated the vehicle was recalled in 2003 for defective paint on the frame, which could result in frame rust. The consumer contacted subaru by phone and letter and they refused any assistance. They claimed the were not liable regarding of crash danger. Updated 09/01/11
2001 Subaru Outback suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the sub frame of the vehicle fractured. The contact stated that the dealer advised that the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v153000 (suspension: rear) was performed on the vehicle in 2004. The recall required the manufacturer to spray an anti rust and wax onto the sub frame and axle. The contact stated that the recall repair did not prevent the failure from occurring and the sub frame and rear axle were both fractured due to rust. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.
The consumer is unable to get an appointment since july 2003 to have the recall work performed. The recall is for rear suspension sub frame corrosion (3v153000) .
Recall 03v153000 concerning rear suspension sub frame assembly: vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. The consumer was told that the repairs could not be done because no spray booth was available. The dealer refused to help the consumer find a dealer with a spray booth.*ak *jb
While turning steering wheel and without warning vehicle vibrated violently. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. They stated that they were aware of malfunction on steering column; however, have not found out what the cause was.
Steering wheel vibration at highway speed (50-70 MPH) (tiresize: 225/60/r16)
There is vibration coming from front right side of vehicle. If vehicle hits a bump steering wheel almost jerked out of driver's hand. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving vehicle goes to the right. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, but no notation has been made concerning the problem. One of the dealerships employee's test drove vehicle with consumer, and did not notice wheel turning. Dealer has showen no concern to rectify the problem. Please add the VIN# and mileage to form.
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: 225/60/16)( dot number: tire size: 225/60/16 )
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