Subaru Legacy and Outback Body Weld Issue

NHTSA campaign 19V493000 · Reported Jun 26, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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Reduced body strength in a crash increases the risk of injury to people inside the vehicle. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V493000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 26, 2019
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Structure
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Subaru is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles because spot welds on the duct below the cowl panel may have been applied improperly. These welds affect the strength of the vehicle's body. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, this reduced body strength may increase the risk of injury to the people riding inside, since the body may not hold up as well as it should during a collision.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or your dealer to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V493000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 Subaru Legacy
2019 Subaru Outback

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Subaru Structure Recalls Cover Body Welds and Rear Hatch Supports · all 3 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Safety risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.