recall information
Recall number
REC-003192
PRA number
2009/10721
Campaign number
FORTOWBAR
Original published date
make and model information
Make
SUBARU
Model
Forester
Affected units
14,317
What are the defects?
Some Subaru genuine towbars fitted to 09M Subaru Forester vehicles may have been produced with inadequate welding on the tow ball mount (TBM-commonly known as the towing tongue or goose-neck) and/or incorrect specification bolts that anchor the towbar arms to the chassis rails.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction.
What should consumers do?
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
