SUBARU OUTBACK 2019: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V493000

Make Model Year
SUBARU OUTBACK 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-26 2019-06-26 2019-06-27

Production Dates: 2019-05-31 - 2019-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WUH-93

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2107

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, 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 WUH-93.

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.