NHTSA Campaign Id 84V106000; Date: Sep. 11, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:1982 Subaru Subaru; 1983 Subaru Subaru; 1984 Subaru Subaru
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 37,000
Recall Summary:Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. The cable could begin to fray and unwind.
How to Fix:Upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hitachi cruise controlsystems; turbo and non-turbo charged models. System: equipment; cruise control, accelerator control cable. Consequences of defect: fraying of the accelerator cable may cause thecarburetor throttle to stick open; the cable could break. Driver could losecontrol of vehicle speed and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 3, 1984
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