Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V060000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V060000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2014 tribeca vehicles manufactured november 16, 2004, to january 27, 2014 Includes 77,017 affected units, Hood May Open Unexpectedly, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2014 tribeca vehicles manufactured november 16, 2004, to january 27, 2014
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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).