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Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling error

First publishedJul 14, 19:04 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 15:34 UTC · 6m ago
22 outletsNew York Post, Seattle Times11 outletCBS News
New York Post5Subaru recalls over half a million units of their most popular models — what that may mean for your carOpen ↗Seattle Times6Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight ratingOpen ↗CBS News8Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling errorOpen ↗
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Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 vehicles because they were manufactured with an error on their certification labels, according to federal regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice that the vehicles' labels have an incorrect gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, which could lead to an overweighted vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

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Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 vehicles because they were manufactured with an error on their certification labels, according to federal regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice that the vehicles' labels have an incorrect gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, which could lead to an overweighted vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. GAWR is the load-carrying capacity of an axle system, according to NHTSA. The recall affects certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025 to 2026 Forester Hybrid and Forester vehicles and 2019 to 2026 Ascent vehicles.

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Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 vehicles because they were manufactured with an error on their certification labels, according to federal regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice that the vehicles' labels have an incorrect gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, which could lead to an overweighted vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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