The hood may open unexpectedly
of ConsumerAffairs
Subaru of America is recalling 77,000 model year 2006-2014 Tribecas manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014.
Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety and lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while the car is a being driven interfering with the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
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).