2006-2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca and Subaru Tribeca recall: latch

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 3, 2016. It covers about 77,017 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 77,017
reported: Feb 3, 2016
owners notified: Sep 6, 2016
related complaints: 3

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

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.
Risk: 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).

Recall number 16V060000

Affected vehicles

Subaru B9 Tribeca 2012 2012
Subaru Tribeca 2006-2011, 2013-2014 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about locks problems.

2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca 2010 Subaru Tribeca 2011 Subaru Tribeca 2013 Subaru Tribeca 2014 Subaru Tribeca

Questions about recall 16V060000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca and Subaru Tribeca latch?

Yes. Recall 16V060000, reported on February 3, 2016, covers about 77,017 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V060000?

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).

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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