Unintentional door latch disengagement
Defect Summary
Subaru has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 tribeca passenger cars manufactured from september 4, 2009 through march 8, 2010. the door latch cables located inside the vehicle's driver and front passenger doors were improperly positioned during production. as a result, a cable can catch in the door glass regulator when a window is opened or closed. should that occur, it may unlatch the door, causing it to come open unexpectedly when raising or lowering the window.
Safety Consequence
If a door were to unlatch, it could open suddenly and without warning, creating a risk that an occupant could be ejected as well as a risk that the driver may become distracted, leading to a crash. this condition may also result in the failure of a door latch to operate, in which case occupants would be unable to open the door to exit the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners and dealers and will repair the vehicles by repositioning and securing the latch cable in both front doors free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2010. owners may contact subaru toll-free at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783) monday through friday between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm est and friday between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm est.
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FAQ: Recall 10V108000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V108000?
NHTSA recall 10V108000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 18, 2010. It addresses: Unintentional door latch disengagement. The recall affects approximately 1,585 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V108000 or the manufacturer campaign number WVO-25. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.