United StatesCertain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025–2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019–2026 Ascent vehicles are affected; they were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. The incorrect GAWR means the vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS 110 and may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Subaru will mail a new certification label free of charge and dealers can install it free; letters were mailed August 27, 2026; contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 (recall WRH-26).
What's being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V436000; Manufacturer campaign WRH-26
The hazard
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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