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Subaru of America, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control (26V685000)
Subaru of America, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control (26V685000). Its units affected of 8 is below the median of 533 (8th percentile). Dated 16 days ago, it is in the active follow-up window. Score 60/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 8 · 8th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control |
| NHTSA ID | 26V685000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | WRI26 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Units potentially affected | 8 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm. |
| Consequence | A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26. |
| units affected percentile | 8th of 871 (median 533, 0.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-19
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Subaru of America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Subaru of America, Inc.'s units affected: 8th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Medium: dated in the last 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
60 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 8 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Subaru of America, Inc.?
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 26V685000: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control, 8 units.
How does Subaru of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 8 is below the median (8th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 16 days old, still within a typical 45-day follow-up window.
Subaru of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 8 | 8th | 2026-10-19 |
| Virnig Manufacturing Inc. | Vehicle | 10 | 9th | 2025-12-01 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 17 | 12th | 2026-09-09 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Vehicle | 19 | 13th | 2026-09-01 |
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