Campaign 18V-508

These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V508000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 12, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-508
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
SubaruAscent201912
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.