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Subaru to Mail New Weight-Rating Labels for 541,000 SUVs After NHTSA Notice
@ABC reported that Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate gross axle weight rating label. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published the notice this week. No crashes or injuries have been reported from the issue.
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Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent SUVs in the United States because of an inaccurate certification label that states the wrong gross axle weight rating, @ABC reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published the notice this week. The label error reflects the maximum weight each axle can support.
A wrong GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle and increase the likelihood of a crash, according to NHTSA. Subaru has not been aware of any crashes or injuries resulting from this issue in the U.S. No mechanical repair is needed for the recalled vehicles.
The company plans to mail impacted owners a corrective certification label to place over the faulty one. Customers may also choose to have a dealer place the new label on their cars, free of charge. The recall covers certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.
Owner notifications are set to go out in late August 2026, with additional letters mailed once the remedy is available.
