The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
The risk
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 2019 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2019 |
| Subaru Forester | 2019 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 2019 | 443 | 9 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2019 | 285 | 7 |
| Subaru Forester | 2019 | 834 | 3 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2019
15 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Subaru of America, Inc. filed 101 campaigns in all.
| 19V919000 23 Dec 2019 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V869000 6 Dec 2019 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 19V821000 15 Nov 2019 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V757000 24 Oct 2019 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 19V745000 17 Oct 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V744000 17 Oct 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V538000 19 Jul 2019 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 19V308000 17 Apr 2019 | Volvo Car USA LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019