Canada2019–2025 Subaru ASCENT, 2025–2026 Subaru FORESTER (gas and hybrid), and 2026 Subaru CROSSTREK (only the Crosstrek Hybrid) SUVs are affected; the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). The incorrect GAWR could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Subaru will mail a new compliance label to each owner, and you can contact a Subaru dealer to have the label installed free of charge if you want help.
How to identify it
2019–2025 Subaru ASCENT
2025–2026 Subaru FORESTER
2026 Subaru CROSSTREK
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Note: For the Forester model, this recall affects both gas and hybrid models. For the Crosstrek model, only the Crosstrek Hybrid model is affected.
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Subaru will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you'd like help to install the label, you can contact a Subaru dealer to have it installed free of charge.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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