Subaru recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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).
Vehicles covered
- Subaru B9 Tribeca 2012
- Subaru Tribeca 2006–2011, 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V060000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 3, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 77,017
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2004 to Jan 27, 2014
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch; Structure › Body › Hood
- Maker's own recall number
- WQX-59 and WQY-60
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Apr 11, 2019
- Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.