Subaru recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Ascent 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V508000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 293
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 16, 2018 to Jul 25, 2018
- Part
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Suspension Jun 1, 2023
- Subaru recall: Tires Apr 7, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.