NHTSA Campaign 19V856000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
NHTSA campaign 19V856000 covers 3 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv). The repair is free.
Subaru of America, Inc filed the report for 19V856000 with NHTSA on December 2, 2019; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 19V856000, NHTSA lists up to 51,613 potentially affected vehicles, built between September 11, 2018 and October 8, 2018.
The 19V856000 report reached NHTSA 14 months after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 19V856000 were scheduled from January 31, 2020, 60 days after the report.
19V856000 covers 3 models from Subaru, model years 2019.
By potentially affected vehicles, 19V856000 ranks 42 of 97 Subaru of America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 19V856000, Subaru of America, Inc has 6 other recalls on the engine and engine cooling on this site; the one before 19V856000 was 19V744000, reported on October 17, 2019.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
- The risk
- An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, 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 WUW-08.
Reported December 2, 2019
Vehicles covered by 19V856000 (3)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V856000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: December 2, 2019. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted