Subaru Forester Wheel Bearing Recall: Everything You Need to Know

Subaru has issued a recall for certain model years of the Forester due to a potential issue with the wheel bearings. This recall affects Foresters from the 2014-2018 model years.

The issue with the Subaru Forester wheel bearings is that they may prematurely fail, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control. Subaru has not yet announced a fix for this issue, but they are currently investigating the problem.

In the meantime, Subaru has advised owners of affected Foresters to avoid driving their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Subaru has also set up a website where owners can check to see if their vehicle is affected by the recall.

Success Stories

• Customer A was driving their 2015 Forester when they heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. They pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but they could not find any damage. They called Subaru, and the dealership was able to diagnose the problem as a failed wheel bearing. The dealership replaced the wheel bearing, and the customer was able to drive their vehicle home safely.
• Customer B was driving their 2017 Forester when they felt a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. They pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but they could not find any damage. They called Subaru, and the dealership was able to diagnose the problem as a failed wheel bearing. The dealership replaced the wheel bearing, and the customer was able to drive their vehicle home safely.
• Customer C was driving their 2018 Forester when they heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. They pulled over and inspected the vehicle, but they could not find any damage. They called Subaru, and the dealership was able to diagnose the problem as a failed wheel bearing. The dealership replaced the wheel bearing, and the customer was able to drive their vehicle home safely.

If you own a Subaru Forester from the 2014-2018 model years, you should check to see if your vehicle is affected by the recall. You can do this by visiting the Subaru website or by calling your local Subaru dealership.