Subaru recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
What could happen
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Ascent 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V392000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
- Maker's own recall number
- WRJ-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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Tires Apr 7, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
- Subaru recall: Steering 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.