2019 Subaru Ascent recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V508000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WTU-80
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 293
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Owner phone
- 1-844-373-6614
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 31, 2018
- Built
- Jul 16, 2018 – Jul 25, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.