Air bags: knee bolsterRecall 16V-716 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 16V-716 covers 54 Subaru vehicles for a air bags: knee bolster problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V716000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 21, 2016 to September 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.