SUBARU OUTBACK 2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V716000

Make Model Year
SUBARU OUTBACK 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-14 2016-10-06 2016-10-06

Production Dates: 2016-09-21 - 2016-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTL-72

Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.