Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Subaru is recalling 541,000 vehicles due to incorrect weight rating on label, (Jul 17, 2026)

By Deja Rothschild

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

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling approximately 541,237 model year 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles because 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) No. 110, Tire selection and rims (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V436, Report receipt date: July 7, 2026).

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.

Contact Information. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRH-26.

Companies: Subaru of America, Inc.

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