- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
- Risk
- A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.
- 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
Certain 2023 vehicles with 20-inch wheels may have a tire whose internal bead was damaged during the wheel mounting process. The damaged tire can lose air pressure suddenly, which raises the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is affected, dealers will replace all four tires at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on June 6, 2023. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Ascent | 2023 |
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