If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch
Structure — Body — Hood

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.

Actions

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).

Documents (20)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subarunet Announcement Date: February 2, 2016 Subject: New Subaru Safety Recall Campaign: WQX‐59 Tribeca Hood Latch
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - February 2018 – 2nd Notification

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