Subaru B9 Tribeca, Tribeca (2006-2014): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 16V060000 · Feb 3, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc.
77,017
vehicles affected
77,017
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V060000
- Date
- Feb 3, 2016
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 77,017
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > LATCH; Structure > Body > Hood
- Model years
- 2006-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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).
Vehicles covered
2 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | B9 Tribeca | 2012 |
| Subaru | Tribeca | 2006-2011, 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V060000?
2 models: Subaru B9 Tribeca (2012), Subaru Tribeca (2006-2011, 2013-2014), about 77,017 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.