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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
- Risk
- The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-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
Some 2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles have front tie rod ends that may not fit properly into their housings, because the tapered hole in the housing is incorrect. This can cause the tie rods and housings to become deformed during assembly or when parts are replaced, if excessive torque is applied.
If a tie rod separates from its housing, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting it repaired.
Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. You can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Ascent | 2020 |
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