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Subaru Legacy and Outback body welds may be weak

NHTSA campaign 19V493000 · Reported 2019-06-26 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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The car drives and handles normally and there is no stop-driving order, but it may protect you less well in a crash, so book the inspection rather than waiting.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some spot welds on a duct below the cowl panel — the metal panel at the base of the windshield — may not have been applied properly at the factory. Those welds are part of what gives the car's body its strength. With weak welds, the body may not hold up as well in a crash, so people inside could be hurt more badly than they otherwise would be. Subaru dealers will inspect the car and repair it, or buy it back, at no cost.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car is covered. 2. Call your Subaru dealer, or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and mention recall WUH-93. 3. Have the car inspected and repaired — or repurchased if that is what's needed — free of charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

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.

Official notice

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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.