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Subaru Tribeca Recall 16V060: Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View

NHTSA campaign 16V060, reported February 3, 2016, 77,017 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Subaru Tribeca vehicles may have a problem with the hood safety system and hood lock system. The hood may open unexpectedly while you are driving.

If the hood opens while the vehicle is moving, it can block your view of the road, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall is done in two phases at an authorized Subaru dealer, at no cost to you. Phase one involves inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating the hood safety and hood lock systems, and replacing the hood latch with a new current-style part if it still does not operate properly. Phase two involves installing an improved hood safety system and hood lock system. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls, and contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 with questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V060Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Problem
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.
Risk
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Subaru B9 Tribeca2012
Subaru Tribeca20062007200820092010201120132014