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2017 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: knee bolster

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 6, 2016. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54
reported
Oct 6, 2016
owners notified
Nov 14, 2016
related complaints
23

Air bags: knee bolster

What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Risk
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.

Recall number 16V716000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about airbags problems.

2017 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 16V716000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback knee bolster?

Yes. Recall 16V716000, reported on October 6, 2016, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V716000?

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 November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.

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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