SUBARU ASCENT 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V508000

Make Model Year
SUBARU ASCENT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-31 2018-08-02 2018-08-08

Production Dates: 2018-07-16 - 2018-07-25

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTU-80

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 293

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.