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VehicleDec 2, 201976,842 affected

Subaru recall: Power train

What is wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.

What could happen

If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. The hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. In addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUV-07.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V855000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 2, 2019
Owners notified
Jan 31, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
76,842
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 22, 2018 to May 7, 2019
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Maker's own recall number
WUV-07

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.