NHTSA recall 16V-716 (16V716000)
steering recall reported October 6, 2016 - about 54 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V716000
- Also written as
- 16V-716
- Manufacturer number
- WTL-72
- Reported
- October 6, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~54
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-716 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.