Recall 19V493000: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
STRUCTURE
Summary
The problem. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
The risk. In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V493000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WUH-93
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- June 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- July 26, 2019
- Built
- May 31, 2019 – Jun 6, 2019
- Units affected
- 2,107
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.