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1980 SUBARU SUBARU Recall - Campaign #84V026000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 SUBARU SUBARU RECALL - #84V026000

RECALL FOR STEERING : RACK AND PINION

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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Vehicle 1980 SUBARU SUBARU
Manufacturer SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1979 - 3/1/1980
Recalled on 4/4/1984
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/29/1984
# Affected 75,284
Recalled for STEERING:RACK AND PINION
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; ALL MODELS OTHER THAN BRAT.SYSTEM: STEERING; RACK AND PINION SHAFT BOOT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING MALFUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: SEIZURE MAY OCCUR WITH CONTINUED OPERATION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ISTURNED FULLY OR NEARLY SO IN EITHER DIRECTION.
See also 1980 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES

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