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Subaru - Bonnet catch may open

Official notice

1 Aug 2016

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Subaru - Bonnet catch may open. Bonnet catch may open Published 2016-08-01.

What to do now

In the first instance lubricate and free off the bonnet lock mechanism. When parts become available replace bonnet lock mechanism.

Units affected

744

Recall number

R-2016-142

Official notice

2016-08-01

The hazard

Bonnet catch may open

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

TRIBECA

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Affected products

Product 1

SUBARU TRIBECA

Units affected

744

Risk / hazard

Bonnet catch may open

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Subaru

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Subaru. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2016-142

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2016-142

Units affected

744

Classification

DVSA recall R-2016-142

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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