Make : SUBARU Model : SUBARU Year : 1980
Build Dates : 1979-08-01 - 1980-03-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V026000
Date Owner's Notified: 1984-06-29 Date Received by ODI: 1984-03-08 Date Added to Database: 1984-04-04
Manufacturers Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75284
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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