2023 Subaru Ascent recall: lower arm
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 1, 2023. It covers about 5 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5
- reported
- Jun 1, 2023
- owners notified
- Jun 27, 2023
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
- Risk
- Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
Recall number 23V392000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Ascent 2023 2023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 23V392000
Is there a recall on the 2023 Subaru Ascent lower arm?
Yes. Recall 23V392000, reported on June 1, 2023, covers about 5 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V392000?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
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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