NHTSA Recall 18V455000
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2018-07-10. An estimated 3,654 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
Manufacturer campaign number: WTS-78
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.