Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
Subaru is recalling over 541,000 SUVs due to labels featuring incorrect weight ratings.
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Subaru has issued a recall for more than 541,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall affects several SUV models, specifically the Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent.
Coverage from Reuters, ABC News, and Road & Track emphasizes that the issue stems from a label with an incorrect weight rating, which Road & Track describes as amounting to a typo. USA Today and The Hill are also reporting on the scale of the recall and directing owners to check if their vehicles are affected.
Future developments depend on the process for correcting the labels on the affected Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent models.
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How many vehicles are affected by the recall?
Over 541,000 US vehicles are included in the recall.
Which Subaru models are involved?
The recall affects the Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent.
What is the cause of the recall?
The vehicles have labels with incorrect weight ratings.
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