Transport CanadaCritical
2000 SUBARU OUTBACKTransport Canada Recall #2003117
Defect
On certain vehicles operated in the "salt-belt" provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. The rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, may result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealer will clean and rust-proof with anti-rust oil and anti-rust wax.
12,450 vehicles affectedMfr ref: WWM-96