Subaru Tribeca 2009

Model Tribeca made in 2009 by Subaru got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding tires. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, exterior lighting. The car has one 3.6 engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.6 6Semiautomatic, 5 gears416/21/1819.8/29.4/23.2105Regular3419S.U.V. - 4WD7-Apr-08

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
08V645000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 02/18/2008 to 12/01/2008V (Vehicle)513012/19/2008MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.12/09/200812/09/2008
Defect SummarySubaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production.
Consequence SummaryIf the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NotesSubaru recall no. wvg-17.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12V602000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)63384202/19/2013MFRSubaru of America, Inc.12/26/201212/31/2012
Defect SummarySubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 legacy and outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 tribeca vehicles sold before january 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 forester vehicles sold before january 2012. up to 53,999 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. a short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Consequence SummaryOver time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. this may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Corrective SummarySubaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. the recall began february 19, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
NotesSubaru's recall campaign number is wqe-41.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
TIRES
SB-05-50-10R02/03/201110037968Ready06/08/2011
SB-05-50-10R02/03/201110037968Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm06/08/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
03/25/201215000
 #1 the vin # is correct. #2 the brake travel is to excessive for proper response time. this has been noted when the vehicle was purchased with 15000 miles. lither suburu in white bear lake mn was requested to check this out for another service maintenance. they would not check it because it was not under recall such as the 2011 legacy model. since my wife drives the vehicle she is not knowledgeable as to the distance the foot pedal should travel. i have spent years in automotive and heavy equipment as a service engineer so i feel qualified to say that this is a safety deficiency. i had another engineer drive it to verify my conclusion.

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