NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment in a crash. This can happen because the propellant inside degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
This page covers 10 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Grouping analysis before writing:
- Recalls 1 and 10 both describe the same door latch cable/window regulator interference issue causing sudden door unlatching. Treat as one issue. - Recalls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (wait, 8 is hood latch), 9 — Recalls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 all describe the Takata-style passenger frontal airbag inflator rupture issue. Treat as one issue. - Recall 8 is the hood latch opening unexpectedly.
So effectively 3 distinct issues: 1. Passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin (severity 5) — most serious 2. Door latch cable interferes with window regulator, door can open while driving (severity 5/4) 3. Hood latch malfunction, hood can open while driving (severity 5)
Count: 10 total recalls (I should not claim fewer). But there are 3 distinct defects. The word count requirement for 9+ recalls is 250-360 words.
Let me write the summary now.
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The 2010 Subaru Tribeca has 10 recalls, the most serious involving the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments flying into the cabin, potentially injuring or killing any occupant.
The airbag infl
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment in a crash. This can happen because the propellant inside degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can explode during deployment due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant breaking down after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can explode during deployment due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment in a crash. This can happen because the inflator's propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the explosive propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity in certain regions.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood safety and lock systems may malfunction, allowing the hood to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect, clean, and lubricate the hood systems. If the latch still doesn't work properly, they'll replace it. Then they'll install an improved hood safety and lock system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door latch cables in the driver and front passenger doors were installed in the wrong position. When you open or close the windows, a cable can catch on the window regulator, which may unlatch the door and cause it to swing open unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Subaru will reposition and secure the latch cables in both front doors at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner door handle cable and window regulator may rub against each other, causing the door latch to release unexpectedly. If this happens while driving, the door could swing open.
What the fix does
The dealer will move the inner door handle cable to a different path to prevent it from touching the window regulator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
