# NHTSA recall 26V436000

> **Subaru of America, Inc.** · 2026 SUBARU ASCENT · component: **EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS**

## 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."

## Consequence

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V436000
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** ASCENT
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- **Report received:** 2026-07-07

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V436000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V436000 (Subaru of America, Inc., 2026 SUBARU). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-31 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V436000. Licensed CC0.

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