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NHTSA : 18V508000

Campaign Details

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.

Consequence / Hazard

In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.