KZRV ASCENT 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Make : KZRV Model : ASCENT Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-07-16 - 2018-07-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V508000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-07-31 Date Received by ODI: 2018-08-02 Date Added to Database: 2018-08-08
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTU-80
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 293
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.