NHTSA Recall # | 92242 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V077000 |
MFG Compaign # | WVW-33 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 22/02/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/03/13 |
Report created | 07/03/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 14 |
Defect summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from april 6, 2011, through may 12, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied. |
Consequence summary | The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru has notified the affected owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall began february 22, 2013. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. |
Recall notes | Subaru's recall campaign number is wvw-33. This is an expansion of nhtsa recall 11v-467. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |