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NHTSA recall 21V-263 (21V263000)

suspension recall reported April 15, 2021 - about 408,271 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
21V263000
Also written as
21V-263
Manufacturer number
WRD-21
Reported
April 15, 2021
Vehicles affected
~408,271
Component
suspension

What is being recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Why it is dangerous

Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-263 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Crosstrek - 2018, 2019
Subaru Forester - 2019

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.