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Subaru due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly.

NHTSA campaign 21V-954 · Reported December 9, 2021 · 1,305 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Ascent
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,305
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the linkages tie rod assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.

WHY IT MATTERS

The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-954.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Subaru Ascent

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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