# Subaru of America, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control (26V685000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 60/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 8 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V685000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.