2019 SUBARU FORESTER RECALL - #19V065000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2019 SUBARU FORESTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
12/27/2018 - 1/16/2019 |
| Recalled on |
2/8/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/2019 |
| # Affected |
10,417 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. |
| Consequences |
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2019 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
2019 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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