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2004 Subaru FORESTER Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1562237
Internal NHTSA #	11206025
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2004
File date	03/12/17
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	12-2017; driving , straight at 40mph, state highway, right control arm snapped , almost lost control, right tire was bouncing but was able to stop. Towed car to subaru dealer , carbone, utica, ny. Contacted subaru of america case # 1-28524133057. Was directed to have dealer inspect damage. Dealer inspected damage rt. Control arm broken, seperated, front axle assembly damaged, stabilizer link damaged and left control arm extremely rusted. Soa will provide all parts but i will have to pay labor. Ok had work done, all parts were new except axle (referb.) . Note; rust coat fix was done 2012. Per recall. (spray rust proof on an already suspect part noted in a nhtsa directive). Present day: called soa and inquired as to why i had to pay labor? I recently noticed the recall verbage , states; repairs will be handled by dealer rustproof or replace them will be free of charge. Soa said my car is too old and has too many miles ( 130, 214) and we gave you good will. No further good will provided. And subaru claims ,
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130214
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARCY, NY
VIN pattern	JF1SG69644HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Subaru FORESTER Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru FORESTER Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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