The 2008 Subaru Forester has 2 recalls, the more serious being a front suspension control arm that can corrode and break, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The control arm recall applies to vehicles originally sold or registered in certain northern and northeastern states where road salt is common. There is also a recall involving the puddle lights, where moisture can seep into the circuit board or connector 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.
