CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
- Risk
- A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The left-front lower control arm weld on certain vehicles may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember. When that happens, the tire can contact the wheel well, which can cause a loss of control and raise the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. Authorized dealers will inspect the control arm and replace it as necessary at no cost to you. Subaru's owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or contact your Subaru dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Impreza | 2021 |
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