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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V493📅 Jun 27, 2019

2019 Subaru Legacy & 2019 Subaru Outback recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.

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
19V493000
Manufacturer recall #
WUH-93
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,107
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-844-373-6614
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 26, 2019
Built
May 31, 2019 – Jun 6, 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V493 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V493?

2019 Subaru Legacy & 2019 Subaru Outback. 2,107 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-844-373-6614.