Subaru Crosstrek and Forester Loose Suspension Bolts

NHTSA campaign 21V263000 · Reported Apr 15, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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A shifted rear stabilizer bracket increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V263000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 15, 2021
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:rear
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Subaru Crosstrek and Forester vehicles, the bolts holding the rear stabilizer bracket may loosen and come out. If the bracket isn't held in place, it could shift out of position. A shifted bracket increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if it's affected.
2. Contact a Subaru dealer (1-844-373-6614) to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will retighten or replace any missing bolts free of charge.

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 21V263000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
Safety risk: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

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