NHTSA Recall 16V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V060000; Date: Feb. 3, 2016
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Subaru Tribeca; 2007 Subaru Tribeca; 2008 Subaru Tribeca; 2009 Subaru Tribeca; 2010 Subaru Tribeca; 2011 Subaru Tribeca; 2012 Subaru Tribeca; 2013 Subaru Tribeca; 2014 Subaru Tribeca
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 77,017
Recall Summary:
Subaru of America, inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014. Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
How to Fix:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will complete this recall in two phases. Phase one will involve inspection, cleaning, and lubricating the hood safety and hood lock systems. If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. Phase two will involve installing an improved hood safety system and hood lock system. Interim notification was mailed March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wqx-59 (phase one) and wqy-60 (phase two).
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 2016
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