Subaru 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.
The short version
Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the control arm lower arm. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-392.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Subaru Ascent |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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