NHTSA Campaign 21V954000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 21V954000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the steering:linkages:tie rod assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Reported September 12, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V954000 (1)
Subaru (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V954000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.