Tires
- Component
- Tires
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,409
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-04-07
- Owners notified
- 2023-05-05
Defect description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
Safety risk
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.