| Make : SUBARU | Model : SUBARU | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790801 - 19800301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V026000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840629 | Date Received by ODI: 19840308 | Date Added to Database: 19840404 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 75284 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION SHAFT CAN COME LOOSE IN EXTREME COLD. WHEN UNPROTECTED, THE RACK SHAFT MAY CORRODE, RESULTING IN HARD OR STIFF STEERING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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