The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V519000·Announced 2019-07-10

Subaru Recalls 2019 Ascent Vehicles for Driveshaft Support Bolt Issue

Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles because center support bolts may loosen, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and increasing crash risk.

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 drivetrain defect that can increase the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen. This condition can result in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting from the vehicle.

If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2019. 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 — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
166

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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