NHTSA 23V754000Manufacturer no. WRP-23
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
- Report received by NHTSA
- November 9, 2023
- Owner notification
- January 8, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 4,701 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2023 Subaru Forester
- September 4, 2023 – September 14, 2023
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- FORESTER
Defect summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Safety risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V754000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov