NHTSA recall record

Subaru Ascent roof and pillars recall — NHTSA campaign 18V508000

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,…

roof and pillarscomponent
18V508000official record ID
Aug 2, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record18V508000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmSubaru of America, Inc.
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Report dateAug 2, 2018
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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