NHTSA Recall 23V392000: Suspension: lower arm
Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2023 Subaru Ascent.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V392000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WRJ-23 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | June 1, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Safety risk
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V392000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.