The 2006 Subaru Forester has 3 recalls, the most serious being front lower control arms that can corrode and break, causing loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
This control arm recall applies to vehicles registered in certain states where road salt and harsh winters accelerate corrosion. On the electrical side, a wire for the immobilizer control module can be pinched inside its housing, causing the engine to fail to start or stall unexpectedly while driving. There is also a concern with the exterior puddle lights, where moisture can work its way into the circuit board or connector over time and cause a short circuit in that lighting system.
At a glance
What can fail
Puddle lights under the doors can develop electrical short circuits when road spray containing salt penetrates the light's circuit board or connector pins.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional fused harness to protect the puddle light circuit from moisture damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arms may corrode and break at the hanger brackets in vehicles exposed to salty, humid environments like roads treated with snow-melting salt.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion and either apply rustproofing or replace them at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wire for the immobilizer control module can become pinched between the two halves of the security cover, preventing the engine from starting or causing it to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair any damage found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
