Tribeca F6-3.6L (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # WVG-17
Date: 081201
Recall - TCS VDC G Sensor Inspection
NUMBER: WVG-17
DATE: Dec. 2008
APPLICABILITY:
2008-09 Tribeca
SUBJECT:
VDC G Sensor
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that certain 2008 & 2009 Tribeca models may have been produced with an improperly installed Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) G sensor. This sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during
production.
There is a potential safety risk associated with this condition. The VDC G sensor is a component of the vehicles electronic stability / traction control
system and is located in the passenger compartment beneath the center console. If 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. The driver would have no prior warning that this
condition exists.
The Owner Notification letter, shown in this bulletin, recommends the vehicle driver "turn off" the Traction Control System until the inspection and, if
necessary, repair is performed. Disabling the system will eliminate the possibility of a malfunction associated with an incorrectly installed VDC G
sensor. Please refer to the letter for additional information. This recall will involve inspecting 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 must be removed and
reinstalled in the correct position. The VDC system will also require reprogramming to ensure proper operation. Please refer to the Service Procedure
section of this bulletin for more details.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2008-2009MY Subaru Tribeca.
Potentially affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart above. Prior to performing repairs, confirm coverage for potentially affected vehicles
by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry in the Dealer Communication System (DCS).
OWNER NOTIFICATION
SOA will prepare and mail Owner Notification Letters to owners of affected vehicles on or around December 19, 2008. A copy of the Owner
Notification Letter is shown in this bulletin.
DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are also to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new,
used, demo). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for service,
necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
New or used vehicles listed in a recall/campaign that are in dealer stock must be:
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Immediately identified.
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Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to inspection and/or repair.
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Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin.
Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect
is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Dealer failing to perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected
