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Subaru - Missing spot welds in b-pillar area
Official notice
2 Aug 2018
Last checked
2 Aug 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Missing spot welds in b-pillar area. In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2018-08-02.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2018. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wtu-80.
Units affected
293
Recall number
WTU-80
Official notice
2018-08-02
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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