NHTSA recall 16V716000
Air Bags, Steering · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Subaru Legacy, 2017 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V716000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.