Passenger car - Subaru Tribeca - VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) G-Sensor

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0036/09
BrandSubaru
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberTribeca
Published16 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because, on the affected vehicles, the VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) G-Sensor may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the VDC does not operate properly (for example, when the vehicle is turning) and the driver could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.One incident reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The recall concerns 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles, within the following VIN range: 1. '08MY 8S016867~8S018781 (RHD European & General specs.)8S016843~8S018791 (LHD European & General specs.)84418312~84420236 (North American specs.) 2. '09MY 9S022001~9S025235 (RHD European & General specs.)9S022004~9S025474 (LHD European & General specs.)94400001~94406703 (North American specs.)

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