Recall 16V060000: 2006–2011, 2013–2014 Subaru Tribeca and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 3, 2016

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

77,017vehicles

Model years

2006–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca4 complaints
• 2006 Subaru Tribeca9 complaints
• 2007 Subaru Tribeca4 complaints
• 2008 Subaru Tribeca14 complaints
• 2009 Subaru Tribeca5 complaints
• 2010 Subaru Tribeca4 complaints
• 2011 Subaru Tribeca2 complaints
• 2013 Subaru Tribeca3 complaints
• 2014 Subaru Tribeca0 complaints