NHTSA Recall 83V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V026000; Date: Mar. 3, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Subaru Subaru; 1981 Subaru Subaru
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 230,041
Recall Summary:
The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. There may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. Excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. An open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting and communications; headlamp fuse holder. Consequences of defect: headlights may suddenly go out. If the light failurewere to occur at night while vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash couldpossibly result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 25, 1983
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