Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester Power Loss Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V856000 · Reported Dec 2, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Losing power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V856000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 2, 2019
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
Vehicles covered	3 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

The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve in your engine can separate. If it does, the pieces that break off can travel into the engine, causing your vehicle to lose power while you're driving. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. If the valve has separated and its pieces can't be found, the engine's short block will be replaced instead, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or your dealer.
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 19V856000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2019 Subaru Ascent
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
2019 Subaru Forester

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 Engine Recalls Cover PCV Failures, Stalling and Coolant Leaks · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Safety risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, 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 WUW-08.

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