Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Ascent Vehicles. The Transmission Hydraulic Sensor May InAccurately Measure The Hydraulic Fluid Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
ASCENT
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V855000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
If The Fluid Pressure Is Measured Higher Than Its Actual Value, The Hydraulic Pressure Will Be Reduced. If This Occurs, The Transmission Drive Chain May Not Have The Proper Tension, Resulting In A Loss Of Drive Power And An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Transmission Control Unit. The Hydraulic Sensor Harness Will Be Replaced On Vehicles With Certain Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes. In Addition, Any Vehicle Confirmed To Have Experienced Low Drive Chain Tension Will Have The Transmission Assembly Will Be Replaced. All Repairs Will Be Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 31, 2020. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Wuv-07.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180222
End Of Manufacture
20190507
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76842
Date Owners Notified
20200131
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20191202
Make Campaign Number
WUV-07