NHTSA Campaign Id 11V467000; Date: Sep. 7, 2011
The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 Subaru Legacy; 2011 Subaru Outback
Component: Visibility:sun Roof Assembly
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 69,590
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2011 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from August 3, 2010, through July 1, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Subaru's safety recall number is wvw-33. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 17, 2011
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