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SevereNHTSA·16V060000·Announced 2016-02-03

Subaru Recalls Tribeca Vehicles for Hood Safety System Malfunction

Subaru is recalling 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles because the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, potentially blocking the driver's view.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that can cause loss of visibility and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured between November 16, 2004, and January 27, 2014. The recall affects approximately 77,017 vehicles, including the Tribeca and B9 Tribeca models.

The recall is due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system. If the hood opens unexpectedly while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will complete the recall in two phases. Phase one involves inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating the hood systems, with replacement of the latch if necessary. Phase two involves installing an improved hood safety and lock system. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU B9 TRIBECA, TRIBECA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
77,017

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)

  • B9 TRIBECA
  • TRIBECA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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