NHTSA Recall # | 159424 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V519000 |
MFG Compaign # | WUI-94 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | ASCENT |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 26/07/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/06/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/06/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/07/19 |
Report created | 11/07/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 166 |
Defect 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 summary | If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |