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Subaru Ascent Tires May Lose Air Suddenly

NHTSA campaign 23V258000 · Reported Apr 7, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.

medium How serious is it? About this label

A tire that suddenly loses air pressure while driving raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V258000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 7, 2023
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Tires
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
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 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. During the wheel mounting process, the internal bead of a tire may have been damaged. A tire with a damaged bead can suddenly lose air pressure while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Ascent is included.
2. Contact your Subaru dealer, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. All four tires will be replaced for 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 23V258000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Subaru Ascent

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.

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Official notice

Component: TIRES
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
Safety risk: A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.

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