Subaru Recalling Some 2021 Impreza Cars Over Suspension Issue
Subaru Recalling Some 2021 Impreza Cars Over Suspension IssueSubaru is recalling certain 2021 Impreza models over a suspension issue, and the announcement comes with an important warning: don’t drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The campaign affects both the sedan and 5-door versions.
In total, only 802 models are involved, and only 86 of those are in Canada. Obviously that's not very many, but the potential seriousness of the problem makes this small-scale recall worth immediate mention.
The recall documents specify that affected Imprezas "may be fitted with a left front lower control arm with an improper weld near a connection joint between the lower control arm and the crossmember”. This faulty weld could cause the suspension arm to separate from the crossmember while the vehicle is being driven.
According to Subaru, if the weld fails, “the tire could contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control”. Serious, indeed.
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