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To make a long story short, Subaru recalled 293 examples of the Ascent over improper or missing welds on the B-pillars. Those welds, which hold the second-row door hinges, are a recipe for disaster in the case of a crash according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of the affected vehicles, nine were sold to customers, and every single one of those nine models will be replaced by brand-new vehicles.
To the point, the problem affects fewer than 1 percent of the Ascent vehicles built in July 2018 for the 2019 model year. The remaining models were either in transit or on dealer lots when Subaru gave the thumbs up for the recall. And because the welds pose such a huge risk in the case of a crash due to the less-than-adequate structural integrity, Subaru can’t do anything but replace those nine vehicles altogether.
The problem was discovered on July 21st during an inspection, and thankfully, Subaru and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aren’t aware of any injuries or crashes related to the condition. The affected population of vehicles was produced from July 13th to July 21st at the Lafayette plant in Indiana.
Owners in doubt can check their VIN online on the automaker’s and agency’s websites, and alternatively, the dealership can do it as well in your place. The thing is, recalls that involve vehicle replacement don’t happen too often.
In May 2018, Volkswagen took the brunt of its insolence because some of the vehicles sold in the United States were out of regulatory compliance. Back in February 2017, Jaguar recalled nine examples of the XF from the 2017 model year over a cracked sill panel that could result in gas leaking.
The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the largest and most spacious model the automaker sells in the United States right now, priced from $31,995. Symmetrical AWD comes standard, along with a turbocharged boxer engine and Lineartronic transmission.
The entry-level Ascent also includes three rows of seats for eight people in total, EyeSight Driver Assist technology, Subaru Starlink infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, roof rails, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Three more trim levels are available: Premium ($34,195), Limited ($38,995), and Touring ($44,695).
The problem was discovered on July 21st during an inspection, and thankfully, Subaru and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aren’t aware of any injuries or crashes related to the condition. The affected population of vehicles was produced from July 13th to July 21st at the Lafayette plant in Indiana.
Owners in doubt can check their VIN online on the automaker’s and agency’s websites, and alternatively, the dealership can do it as well in your place. The thing is, recalls that involve vehicle replacement don’t happen too often.
In May 2018, Volkswagen took the brunt of its insolence because some of the vehicles sold in the United States were out of regulatory compliance. Back in February 2017, Jaguar recalled nine examples of the XF from the 2017 model year over a cracked sill panel that could result in gas leaking.
The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the largest and most spacious model the automaker sells in the United States right now, priced from $31,995. Symmetrical AWD comes standard, along with a turbocharged boxer engine and Lineartronic transmission.
The entry-level Ascent also includes three rows of seats for eight people in total, EyeSight Driver Assist technology, Subaru Starlink infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, roof rails, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Three more trim levels are available: Premium ($34,195), Limited ($38,995), and Touring ($44,695).
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