Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles due to potential ball joint separation causing loss of vehicle control. Affected vehicles may need a free lower control arm replacement by dealers.
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru is recalling some 2023 Ascent vehicles because a loose ball joint could separate while driving, leading to loss of vehicle control. This could increase crash risk if not fixed.
The left or right front lower control arm may have a ball joint castle nut that's too loose. This can cause the ball joint to separate from the control arm while driving, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
Owners of 2023 Subaru Ascent vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific model year and vehicle configuration are most at risk.
Check if your 2023 Subaru Ascent has a recall notice mailed by June 30, 2023. The issue involves the front lower control arm's ball joint castle nut.
Look for a letter from Subaru mailed by June 30, 2023 indicating this recall.
Call Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected.
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arm if needed at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut, which can cause the ball joint to separate from the control arm while driving.
Your 2023 Subaru Ascent may be affected if you received a recall notice by June 30, 2023. Check with Subaru customer service for confirmation.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm for free. Contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V392000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 23V392000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
