SUBARU — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-01-23

Subaru Forester vehicles: 18-inch alloy wheels improperly manufactured

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-23
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Models affected	FORESTER
Model year	2025
Units affected	20366
Defect	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability._x000D_ A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
Component	WHEELS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.
Recall number	25V033000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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