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Vehicle recall 03V047000 · February 20, 2003

2003 Subaru Forester

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the left and right front seat belt…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies were improperly manufactured.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies. Owner notification began February 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
03V047000
Reported to NHTSA
February 20, 2003
Filed by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
WWL-95
Owner notification
February 19, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
326
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall 03V047000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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