l70byb.

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Does anyone know about this recall ? and what arms it apply to the steel ones or alloy versions?
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/rec...Text=Blank&tx=

ian.e

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Is for the steel arms on wagons.

l70byb.

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Thanks Mate that explains why a friend got a letter !! he owns a wagon

greenonedave

got the recall letter today, not bad service for an 11 year old car !
check and replace if required F.O.C.

euan_r

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oh well looks like postie will be bringing a letter.

quite suprised theres recall, would just have expected any corrosion issues on cars that old just to be highlighted at mot time and left for owner to foot the bill.

lovinmescoob

A mate has had his letter, mine must be in the post !!

At least it's free of charge and I wonder how many of the 23010 cars are left running or the owners have already sorted this issue out ?

imprezajon

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had mine last week for an 06 hawkeye. hope they go for replacing rather than the rust proofing option

BlueBridge Subaru

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Hi mate

Its not just wagons it applies to , all impreza's and foresters fitted with steal wishbones

rich

GORDON GT SERIES 11

what years are affected by this guys cheers

chopperman

I noticed this on mine about a year ago MY07. I had wishbones cleaned up and the whole car waxoiled.

BlueBridge Subaru

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03-08 foresters
02-07 imprezas

wait for a letter .

D6ale

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What about a MY01 WRX wagon (newage bug) ?

chopperman

cars from 01/01/02 to 31/13/07. So if your car falls between these dates then you should get a re-call.

IggyRB320

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Not all cars between these dates are affected though!
The RB320, even though falls between the dates, has alloy lower arms, so not part of the recall

lisa_z

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Apparently STI.s are ok too

trevsjwood

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If you check with your local subaru dealer they can check the list to see if your car is on it and get it booked in. I haven't recieved anything from subaru but car is booked in next week.
Trev

djandyg

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which models are affected then? iv got an 03 WRX and im sure thats got alloy lower arms?

chopperman

Really? I must be thinking of a different part then as when i had the car waxoiled there were rust patches on the part i thought this was referring to. Had mine all cleaned underneath and treated

This is the part i thought they were on about

As you can see the rear bolt was loose on both sides.

djandyg

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^^thats part of your subframe

chopperman

So which part is the re-call referring too?

mikescooby

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thats good to know and will check tomorrow, although my bottom arms are slightly knocking and was advised about it last years MOT

BlueBridge Subaru

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We are a subau dealer .. It is the front wishbones that are at fault

If you get a letter book your car in with your local dealer ..

Then they will check the arms , treat if required .

If they require replacement then they will be ordered for you car and then replaced .

Models effected

FORESTER 03-08
IMPREZA 02-2007

STEEL ARMS.

wait for a letter , maybe easier

mikescooby

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do they contact vosa then to find out who the owners are and the address

trevsjwood

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I called my subaru local dealer and gave him my chassi number, it was on the list as outstanding, that was enough and it's booked in for next week, this is an 03 wrx wagon. I don't see the problem if it's on a 'to do' list.
Trev

53

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I bet they don't pay for re'alignment after, which you will need unless you want uneven tyre wear

SirFozzalot

I know a good place to get the alignment done Stu!

Markyscoob

Er, the lower arms are probably the one part that should NOT affect the alignment. Strut to hub carrier and steering arm, yes. Lower arm, unlikely.

53

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Depends what they're doing and how it's done , but personally I think the alignment will need checking as a minimum

mikescooby

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Just checked my registered keeper address and its got my old address on it. Bugger i wont get the letter

imprezajon

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if my local dealer ever bothers to get back to me then i will get the car booked in. i knew there was a reason i dont use main dealers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!