Manufacturer recall number

Subaru recall WUC-88

Q: Is WUC-88 the same recall as 19V065000?

Yes. WUC-88 is Subaru’s own number for it; 19V065000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Subaru calls it WUC-88. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V065000 on Feb 6, 2019: steering on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru model, 10,417 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V065000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Subaru’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V065000	2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru model	Steering	Feb 6, 2019	10,417	high

Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. Risk Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V065000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. WUC-88 is the number Subaru assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V065000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Subaru’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is WUC-88 the same recall as 19V065000?

Yes. WUC-88 is Subaru’s own number for it; 19V065000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does WUC-88 cover?

2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru model, 10,417 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the WUC-88 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.