Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V954000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Subaru of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-12-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V954000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,305
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-09
Owners notified
2022-02-07

Defect description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.

Safety risk

The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Subaru Ascent2020

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.