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  Safety Recalls of Subaru Subaru Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the Subaru Subaru. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru Subaru.

NHTSA Recall #: 84V106000; Sep. 11, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Subaru Subaru, 1983 Subaru Subaru, 1984 Subaru Subaru
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V026000; Mar. 8, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Subaru Subaru
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V026000; Mar. 3, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Subaru Subaru, 1981 Subaru Subaru
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V006000; Jan. 1, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Subaru Subaru
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Recall Summary: The internal seatback frame structure may break and separate from the seat. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 82V130000; Dec. 20, 1982

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Subaru Subaru, 1982 Subaru Subaru
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Recall Summary: On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. Chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Subaru Subaru Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 11, 1984   Vehicle Speed Control:linkages 37,000
Mar. 8, 1984   Steering:rack And Pinion 75,284
Mar. 3, 1983   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 230,041
Jan. 1, 1983   Seats:front Assembly:recliner 84,253
Dec. 20, 1982   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 94,564
Apr. 19, 1982   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 43,300
Mar. 5, 1981   Vehicle Speed Control 32,000
Jun. 19, 1980   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 71,683
Jan. 19, 1979   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 83,000
Jan. 11, 1979   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 170,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Subaru Subaru Model Years

Model# Recalls
1984 Subaru Subaru 1
1983 Subaru Subaru 1
1982 Subaru Subaru 3
1981 Subaru Subaru 4
1980 Subaru Subaru 4
1979 Subaru Subaru 1
1978 Subaru Subaru 2
1977 Subaru Subaru 2