Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2017 SUBARU OUTBACKTransport Canada Recall #2016487
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the driver’s knee guard bracket may not have been properly aligned at the time of welding and may not have been properly attached to the steering beam. In a frontal crash where the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to restrain the occupant’s lower body as designed, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Knee guard welds will be inspected and repaired as necessary.
79 vehicles affectedMfr ref: WTL-72Updated June 10, 2026