Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Legacy And Outback Vehicles Manufactured September 21, 2016, To September 23, 2016. In The Affected Vehicles, The Knee Guard Bracket May Not Be Properly Attached To The Steering Beam Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
OUTBACK
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V716000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Knee Bolster
Effect Of Defect
If The Knee Guard Is Not Properly Attached And The Driver Is Not Wearing A Seatbelt, The Knee Guard May Not Be Able To Properly Restrain The Driver’S Lower Body In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Knee Guard Welding On Each Vehicle’S Steering Beam, Replacing The Beam As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 14, 2016. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Wtl-72.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160921
End Of Manufacture
20160923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20161114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161006
Make Campaign Number
WTL-72