CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
- 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 vehicles have spot welds on the duct below the cowl panel that may not have been applied correctly, which can weaken the vehicle's body structure.
In a crash, reduced body strength may increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should not ignore this recall, since the body's ability to protect people in a collision is the concern.
The repair is free. Subaru will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and repair or repurchase it as necessary at no cost. You can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and reference recall WUH-93, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2019 |