NHTSA recall 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc.: Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110
Product
2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles
Hazard
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
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- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 541,237
- Manufacturer campaign number
- WRH-26
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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