Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch; structure: body: hood (Subaru)
Vehicle recall 16V-060. NHTSA received Subaru of America, Inc.’s report on Feb 3, 2016.
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NHTSA received Subaru of America, Inc.’s report on Feb 3, 2016. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc.
(Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014.
Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
- NHTSA’s part: Structure: body: hood.
What should you do?
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. Interim notification was mailed March 4, 2016. 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).
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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 a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 77,017 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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- Subaru Tribecaand 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Subaru B9 Tribecaand 2012, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Subaru of America, Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.