KZRV ASCENT 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| Make : KZRV | Model : ASCENT | Year : 2023 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 23V392000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2023-06-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2023-06-01 | Date Added to Database: 2023-06-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WRJ-23 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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