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Subaru spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

NHTSA campaign 19V-493 · Reported June 26, 2019 · 2,107 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Legacy and Outback
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,107
REMEDY
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the structure. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-493.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Subaru Legacy
2019Subaru Outback

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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