NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Subaru of America, Inc. - Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110
Published: July 7, 2026Recall ID: 26V436000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Affected Products
Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V436000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V436000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims." |
| Corrective action | Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26. |
| Consequence summary | An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | WRH-26 |
| Potentially affected | 541237 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |