Recalls › 84V026000

NHTSA recall 84V026000

Steering › Rack and pinion

Subaru Subaru

Reported Mar 8, 198475,284 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Built Aug 1, 1979 – Mar 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

Securing clips will be installed on protective boot covers and affected steering rack shafts will be repaired or replaced, if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Subaru
1980

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.