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2011 Subaru TRIBECA Structure Body Hood Recall


NHTSA Recall #	111485
NHTSA Compaign #	16V060000
MFG Compaign #	WQX-59 and WQY-60
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	TRIBECA
Model Year	2011
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of notification	06/09/16
Begin date of manufacuring	16/11/04
End date of manufacturing	27/01/14
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	03/02/16
Report created	03/02/16
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	77017
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	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 notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2011 Subaru TRIBECA Structure Body Hood Recall

2011 Subaru TRIBECA Structure Body Hood Recall

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