SUBARU ASCENT 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V392000

Make Model Year
SUBARU ASCENT 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-27 2023-06-01 2023-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WRJ-23

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.