Recall 19V065000: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 6, 2019

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

10,417vehicles

Model years

2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Subaru Crosstrek285 complaints
• 2019 Subaru Forester834 complaints