Component Description
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Subaru of America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160921
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160923
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
54
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161114
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Subaru of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20161006
Record Creation Date
20161006
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
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