The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the rear cross bar was rusted. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 03V153000 (suspension:rear) for the same failure. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vehicle was previously repaired at their expanse and no further assistance would be offered. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.

- New Buryport, MA, USA

Possible defect of rear sub-frame assembly with poor paint quality. The consumer received a recall which stated if the vehicle is operated for an extensive period in a "salt belt" area, continued exposure to salt could cause the rear sub-frame assembly to rust-out and eventually break.

- Floyd, VA, USA

Consumer received recall notice 03V153000 concerning the rear suspension subframe corrosion in July 2003. Dealer still does not have the parts available to repair the recall defect.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Consumer received recall 03V153000, but a weld on right rear of rear suspension that should be rust proofed already cracked.

- Walled Lake, MI, USA

The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the rear suspension. The dealer did not repair the problem because the vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Recall number unknown. (recall # 03V153000)

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

Sway bar broke while pulling out of driveway. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Nottingham, PA, USA