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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V716
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components STEERING, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 54
Improperly Aligned Knee Guard Bracket
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.
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.
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.
Check if your Subaru has a Recall
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCMN-16V716-4366.pdf
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