1981 Subaru GL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Subaru GL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1981 Subaru GL. Newest first.
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
The left rear control arm has broken away from the mounting, causing the vehicle to rear end/to pull from side to side. Please describe details. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Hatchback hydraulic struts failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trailing arm corrosion
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
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