Subaru Recalls 2017 Legacy and Outback for Knee Guard Defect
Subaru is recalling 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk in crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (knee guard attachment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured between September 21, 2016, and September 23, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2016. 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 LEGACY, OUTBACK
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Safety Restraint
- Affected units
- 54
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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