{"recall":{"id":"nhtsa-26V685000","source":"NHTSA","sourceName":"U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","cat":"vehicles","kids":false,"kind":"Vehicle","title":"Subaru of America, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control","firm":"Subaru of America, Inc.","date":"2026-10-19","reported":"2026-10-19","status":"","classification":"Do not drive","products":[{"name":"Recalled: certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.","type":"Vehicle · SUSPENSION"}],"reason":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.","hazard":"A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","affected":"8 potentially affected","nationwide":true,"states":[],"units":"8","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.","whatToDo":"Do not drive until repaired (NHTSA record). Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed.","contact":"Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.","url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V685000","apiUrl":"https://data.transportation.gov/resource/6axg-epim.json?$where=report_received_date>='2026-08-04T00:00:00'&$order=report_received_date DESC&$limit=2000","rawHash":"411d8cee44b09ba1","firstSeen":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","history":[]},"official":{"fetchedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","apiUrl":"https://data.transportation.gov/resource/6axg-epim.json?$where=report_received_date>='2026-08-04T00:00:00'&$order=report_received_date DESC&$limit=2000","officialUrl":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V685000","record":{"report_received_date":"2026-10-19T00:00:00.000","nhtsa_id":"26V685000","recall_link":{"url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V685000","description":"Go to Recall"},"manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","subject":"Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control","component":"SUSPENSION","mfr_campaign_number":"WRI26","recall_type":"Vehicle","potentially_affected":"8","defect_summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.","consequence_summary":"A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","corrective_action":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.","fire_risk_when_parked":"No","do_not_drive":"Yes"}}}