SUBARU ASCENT 2019: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V519000

Make Model Year
SUBARU ASCENT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-26 2019-07-10 2019-07-11

Production Dates: 2019-06-08 - 2019-06-11

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WUI-94

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 166

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.

Consequence

If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, 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 WUI-94.

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.