Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
TRIBECA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
16V060000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hood
Effect Of Defect
If The Hood Unexpectedly Opens While Driving, It May Interfere With The Driver’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041116
End Of Manufacture
20140127
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
77017
Date Owners Notified
20160906
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160203
Make Campaign Number
WQX-59 and WQY-60