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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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1980 SUBARU SUBARU |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
1980 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1980 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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