SUBARU UNSPECIFIED 1980: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | UNSPECIFIED | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-06-29 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-04-04 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1980-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75284
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
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.
