In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224356-subaru-ascent-2019-recall-structure · Recall date February 8, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V508000
“SUBARU ASCENT (2019) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 8, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224356-subaru-ascent-2019-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall 18V508000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V508000).
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. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V508000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU ASCENT (2019) recall — Structure Hello, I own a SUBARU ASCENT (2019) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 18V508000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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