The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V467000·Announced 2011-09-07

Subaru Recalls 2011 Legacy and Outback for Moonroof Glass Defect

Subaru is recalling 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the moonroof glass may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component (moonroof glass) can detach during driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured between August 3, 2010, and July 1, 2011. The recall involves the sun/moon roof assembly.

The defect is caused by inadequate application of the adhesive between the moonroof glass and the retainer. This can cause the glass to come loose or detach from the vehicle during driving. If the glass detaches, it creates a potential road hazard for other vehicles and increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition. The corrective action involves either applying additional adhesive or replacing the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
69,590

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LEGACY
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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