CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles may be missing spot welds on or around the B-pillar, the structural post beside the front seats. This can reduce the vehicle's strength, so in a crash the body may not protect occupants as intended, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect affected vehicles for missing spot welds. If welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced at no cost to the owner. Subaru will notify owners directly, but you can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (Subaru recall number WTU-80). Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Ascent | 2019 |
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