Recall 16V-060
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 1 other model: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch); Structure (body, hood).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-060
- Reported
- February 3, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 77,017 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WQX-59 (phase one) and WQY-60 (phase two).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru B9 Tribeca 2012
- Subaru Tribeca 2006 to 2014