Subaru Recalls 2019 Crosstrek Vehicles for Rear Door Window Glass Defect
Subaru is recalling 2019 Crosstrek vehicles because the driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered, posing an injury risk if it shatters.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury from shattering glass.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, which increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU CROSSTREK
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Window Glass
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 256
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)
- CROSSTREK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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