Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V645000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V645000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 5,130 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V645000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-12-09T00:00:00
Subject: Electronic stability control sensor
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 5,130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVG-17
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production.
Consequence Summary: If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rnc6_sbgt-898b
NHTSA ID: 08V645000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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