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Subaru - Ball joint may separate from lower control arm
Official notice
1 Jun 2023
Last checked
1 Jun 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Ball joint may separate from lower control arm. Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2023-06-01.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 30, 2023. Owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrj-23.
Units affected
5
Recall number
WRJ-23
Official notice
2023-06-01
The hazard
The hazard
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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