NHTSA Recall # | 127041 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V508000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTU-80 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | ASCENT |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
Date of notification | 31/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/07/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/07/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/08/18 |
Report created | 08/08/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 293 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 subaru ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the b-pillar, compromising vehicle strength. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2018. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wtu-80. |
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). |