Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs
A Subaru Corp. badge is seen on an Ascent sports utility vehicle (SUV) being unveiled at a reveal event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models.
Why you should care:
The recall stems from the fact the 541,237 vehicles affected by it list an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on their certification label. The GAWR lists how much of a load can be handled by a single axle system.
By the numbers:
Of the models included in the recall, the vast majority are Ascent SUVs, Subaru’s three-row model, and the affected ones stretch back nearly a decade. Here is a full list of recalled items:
- Subaru Ascent - 2019-2026 - 384,407
- Subaru Forester Hybrid - 2025-2026 - 77,504
- Subaru Forester - 2025-2026 - 49,946
- Subaru Crosstrek - 2026 - 29,380
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What you can do:
Subaru plans to mail new certification labels to owners. Owners can have a dealer install them for free, if they choose. The company expects to send letters late next month alerting owners to the misstated GAWR and the risks associated with it.
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Owners can contact the company by calling 1-844-373-6614. They can also check to see if their vehicle is affected on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the NHTSA website. This story was reported from Orlando.