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2008 Subaru TRIBECA Electronic Stability Control Recall


NHTSA Recall #	79293
NHTSA Compaign #	08V645000
MFG Compaign #	WVG-17
Manufacturer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	TRIBECA
Model Year	2008
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Date of notification	19/12/08
Begin date of manufacuring	18/02/08
End date of manufacturing	01/12/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	09/12/08
Report created	09/12/08
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Estimated number of affected units	5130
Defect summary	Subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. The vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. This sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production.
Consequence summary	If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. Under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. If the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. If the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. The vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. The recallbegan on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall notes	Subaru recall no. Wvg-17. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

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2008 Subaru TRIBECA Electronic Stability Control Recall

2008 Subaru TRIBECA Electronic Stability Control Recall

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