Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester (2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 19V856000 · Dec 2, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.
51,613
vehicles affected
51,613
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V856000
- Date
- Dec 2, 2019
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 51,613
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Crankcase (pcv)
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V856000?
3 models: Subaru Ascent (2019), Subaru Crosstrek (2019), Subaru Forester (2019), about 51,613 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V856000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
What can happen?
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.