Subaru: Incorrect Weight Rating On Label
Subaru Recall Summary Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid and Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles because they have an incorrect weight rating printed on the certification label. An incorrect weight rating could lead to the vehicle becoming overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash. Subaru will mail owners a corrected certification label at no charge, with notification letters expected to arrive August 25, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Product
- Component: EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
- Reason
- An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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