The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V508000·Announced 2018-08-02

Subaru Recalls 2019 Ascent Vehicles for Missing B-Pillar Spot Welds

Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles because missing spot welds on the B-Pillar may compromise vehicle strength, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing B-Pillar spot welds) that compromises vehicle strength and increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar. This structural issue compromises the vehicle's strength.

In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may increase the risk of injury to occupants. The recall began on July 31, 2018.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU ASCENT
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
293

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ASCENT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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