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Campaign 26V685000

High Priority Plain English
ID: #26V685000 MFR: Subaru of America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

What Happened
The lower ball joint in your Crosstrek or Forester's front suspension is a crucial part that connects the control arm to the steering system. It helps your vehicle steer smoothly and safely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball joint comes loose, it could fall off, causing you to lose control of your vehicle. This is a serious situation that could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly for free, as soon as you get the recall notice. Don't drive your vehicle until you've had this important repair done.

Affected Vehicles

2026 SUBARU Forester

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V685000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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