Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V519000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Subaru of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-07-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V519000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-10
Owners notified
2019-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Subaru Ascent2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.