NHTSA safety recall

Recall 19V519000 · manufacturer campaign WUI-94

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — Subaru · reported 10 Jul 2019 · 166 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
19V519000
Manufacturer campaign
WUI-94
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report received
10 Jul 2019
Owners notified
26 Jul 2019
Potentially affected
166

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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