2019 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019 Subaru Forester recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
💥 The risk
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
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
- 19V065000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WUC-88
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,417
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-844-373-6614
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 7, 2019
- Built
- Dec 27, 2018 – Jan 16, 2019
- 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.