2019 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (3)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Suspension: Rear

Recall date
2021-04-14
Recall no.
21V263000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Recall consequence
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Crankcase (pcv)

Recall date
2019-12-01
Recall no.
19V856000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Recall consequence
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

Steering: Electric power assist system

Recall date
2019-02-05
Recall no.
19V065000

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.

Recall consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
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.
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