Subaru Ascent (2020): Steering
Recall 21V954000 · Dec 9, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.
1,305
vehicles affected
1,305
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V954000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2021
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,305
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
What can happen
The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V954000?
1 model: Subaru Ascent (2020), about 1,305 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V954000?
Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.
What can happen?
The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing 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.