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February 10, 2025 Service bulletin

Suspension

Subaru technical service bulletin WWM-96R for 2001-2002 Subaru Outback and 2001-2002 Subaru Legacy.

Bulletin number
WWM-96R
Component
Suspension
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles, listed below, may have been manufactured with improperly applied paint to the rear suspension sub-frame. Affected vehicles which are operated in the "salt-belt" for an extensive period could result in the rear sub-frame rusting out and possibly breaking. There has been a change in the kits for the rust-proofing material along with a part number change.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints in the suspension category.

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