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NHTSARecalled Oct 6, 2016 · #16V716000

Improperly Aligned Knee Guard Bracket

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Improperly Aligned Knee Guard Bracket
  • 2017 Legacy and Outback
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Legacy
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice