NHTSA Campaign 19V065000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Feb 6, 2019 · 10,417 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU CROSSTREK 2019 10,417
SUBARU FORESTER 2019 10,417

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V065000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.