2014 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Tribeca — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published February 3, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V060000, published February 3, 2016. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2014 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Tribeca — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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).
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- TRIBECA
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2012 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA | 2007 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2006 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2011 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2010 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2009 SUBARU TRIBECA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Tribeca — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V060000 on February 3, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: TRIBECA.