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2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Forester recall: rear

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 15, 2021. It covers about 408,271 vehicles.

vehicles affected
408,271
reported
Apr 15, 2021
owners notified
May 17, 2021
related complaints
12

Suspension: rear

What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
Risk
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Recall number 21V263000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about suspension problems.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester

Questions about recall 21V263000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Forester rear?

Yes. Recall 21V263000, reported on April 15, 2021, covers about 408,271 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V263000?

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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