Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V855000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V855000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2019 ascent vehicles Includes 76,842 affected units, Incorrect Measurement of Hydraulic Fluid Pressure, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 ascent vehicles

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 ascent vehicles. the transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. the hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. in addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. all repairs will be free of charge. the recall began january 31, 2020. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wuv-07.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V855000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-12-02T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect measurement of hydraulic fluid pressure
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 76,842

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WUV-07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 ascent vehicles. the transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
Consequence Summary: If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. if this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. the hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. in addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. all repairs will be free of charge. the recall began january 31, 2020. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wuv-07.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.09

Metadata

SID: row-i9px.nk8n~9e7g
NHTSA ID: 19V855000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: