Recall 18V-455
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2018 Subaru Forester: Equipment (other, labels); Tires.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-455
- Reported
- July 10, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 3,654 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 2018