| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890101 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V184000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901205 | Date Received by ODI: 19901016 | Date Added to Database: 19901026 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 103744 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TORQUE OF LATCH SCREWS ON FRONT DOORS MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE LATCH BASE PLATE AND INNER DOOR PANEL UNDER THE SCREW HEAD. |
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Consequence:
THE AFFECTED DOOR MAY NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE,PREVENTING EXIT FROM THAT DOOR. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS WITH "LOCK-TIGHT" SCREWS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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