NHTSA recall 21V-675: Suspension

Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported August 30, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Suspension recall

Do not drive21V-675
August 30, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Safety risk
A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V675000
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 30, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Subaru Impreza2 recalls total

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