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  NHTSA Recall 23V392000

NHTSA Campaign Id 23V392000; Date: Jun. 1, 2023

ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2023 Subaru Ascent

Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Affected Units:: 5

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Also see:

All recalls of Subaru vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.