CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
- Risk
- If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles built in late September 2016 may have a knee guard bracket that is not properly attached to the steering beam. If the knee guard is not secure and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not properly restrain the driver's lower body in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on the steering beam and replace the beam if needed. Subaru will notify owners directly, but you can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 (recall number WTL-72). Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2017 |