Subaru 1980 Steering recall
Recalled March 8, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V026000 · Subaru
Remedy
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Units
75,284 units
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.
What to do
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Product
Subaru SUBARU
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →