The recall impacts an estimated\u00a0541,237 vehicles that fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards<\/a>, according to a July 13 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).<\/p>\n The affected vehicles include certain 2019\u20132026 Ascent models, 2025\u20132026 Foresters, 2025\u20132026 Forester Hybrids and 2026 Crosstrek Hybrids.<\/p>\n HONDA RECALLS MORE THAN 880,000 VEHICLES OVER REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE RISK<\/a><\/p>\n Subaru is recalling more than a half million SUVs, including the 2026 Forester. (UCG\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n According to regulators, the safety certification sticker displays an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the rear axle.<\/p>\n “An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA warning stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n If drivers rely on the incorrect figures, they could unintentionally overload their vehicles with too much cargo or passengers, putting dangerous strain on the tires and suspension, officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE THAN 550,000 KOBALT YARD TOOLS RECALLED OVER BATTERY FIRE HAZARD<\/a><\/p>\n Subaru was notified in May regarding the stated weight numbers on the rear axle label. (iStock \/ iStock)<\/p>\n The agency first alerted Subaru in May regarding the stated weight numbers on the rear axle label. After an internal review of its calculations, Subaru decided to conduct a safety recall<\/a> in late June, officials said.<\/p>\n No crashes or injuries\u00a0have been reported with respect to the labeling error.\u00a0<\/p>\n Subaru is expected to mail notification letters to affected owners beginning\u00a0Aug. 25.<\/p>\n Subaru Corp. Crosstrek vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Kawasaki, Japan.\u00a0 (Toru Hanai\/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File)<\/p>\n Owners will receive a second letter containing a corrected weight sticker free of charge, along with instructions on how to easily paste it over the incorrect label.<\/p>\n Owners who prefer not to apply the sticker themselves can take their vehicle to an authorized Subaru dealer<\/a>, where a technician will install it free of charge.<\/p>\n Ticker Security Last Change Change % FUJHY<\/a> SUBARU CORP. 7.67 +0.08 Customers seeking additional information can call\u00a0Subaru Customer Service at\u00a01-844-373-6614 and\u00a0refer to recall code\u00a0WRH-26.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Subaru](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-surbaru-forester.jpg\")
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