NHTSA : 23V392000
Campaign Details
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Consequence / Hazard
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles1
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.