NHTSAGeneral Alert
Subaru of America, Inc. - Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels
Published: January 23, 2025Recall ID: 25V033000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels |
| Nhtsa id | 25V033000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V033000 |
| 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 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability. |
| Completion rate | 96.36 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | WRB-25 |
| Potentially affected | 20366 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |