Subaru Ascent (2019): Structure
Recall 18V508000 · Aug 2, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc.
293
vehicles affected
293
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V508000
- Date
- Aug 2, 2018
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 293
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V508000?
1 model: Subaru Ascent (2019), about 293 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V508000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
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.