2006 Subaru Forester Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru Forester, affecting suspension, wheels & tires and airbags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Sep 6, 2011
- Owner complaints
- 88
All 2006 Subaru Forester recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 11V464000Sep 6, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires318,215 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. The front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
- NHTSA 07V043000Feb 12, 2007Airbags7,004 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. Pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.
Risk: The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall began on march 9, 2007. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2006 Subaru Forester have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Subaru Forester, covering suspension, wheels & tires and airbags.
- Are 2006 Subaru Forester recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2006 Subaru Forester?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 11V464000, reported Sep 6, 2011, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.