SUBARU FORESTER 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-02-06 | 2019-02-08 |
Production Dates: 2018-12-27 - 2019-01-16
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WUC-88
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10417
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering "EPS" unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
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.
