Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 19V065000 · announced February 6, 2019 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 10,417 units affected

The problem

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

The risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
• 2019 Subaru Forester

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.