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NHTSA 19V855000 United States

Subaru Ascent recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Official safety recall 19V855000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign19V855000
ComponentPower Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Report date2019-12-02
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Subaru Ascent2019United States

The problem

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.

If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.

The official remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. The hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. In addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUV-07.