SUBARU TRIBECA (2013) recall — Structure
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251186-subaru-tribeca-2013-recall-structure · Recall date March 2, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V060000
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“SUBARU TRIBECA (2013) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 2, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251186-subaru-tribeca-2013-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall #16V060000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V060000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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).
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Subject: Recall 16V060000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU TRIBECA (2013) recall — Structure Hello, I own a SUBARU TRIBECA (2013) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 16V060000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V060000 (March 2, 2016)
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