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2023 SUBARU ASCENT Recalled by Subaru of America, Inc. — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Date: January 6, 2023
Company: Subaru of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.

Affected Products

2023 SUBARU ASCENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Subaru of America, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report