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Subaru of America, Inc.: Equipment:Other:Labels (2019 SUBARU ASCENT, 2020 SUBARU ASCENT, 2021 SUBARU ASCENT…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-07-07

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Company / brand
Subaru of America, Inc.
Product
2019 SUBARU ASCENT; 2020 SUBARU ASCENT; 2021 SUBARU ASCENT; 2022 SUBARU ASCENT; 2023 SUBARU ASCENT; 2024 SUBARU ASCENT; 2025 SUBARU ASCENT; 2025 SUBARU FORESTER; 2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID; 2026 SUBARU ASCENT; 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID; 2026 SUBARU FORESTER; 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID
Reason / hazard
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 541237
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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