Recall Details For: 2019 SUBARU FORESTER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 19V856000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 159466
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V856000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: SUBARU
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: FORESTER
- MODEL YEAR: 2019
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : WUW-08
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Subaru of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180704
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20190321
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 51613
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20200131
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Subaru of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20191202
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20191203
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.
RECALL 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.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000100848004229326000000140
