NHTSA Recall 83V006000
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Seats. Reported 1983-01-01. An estimated 84,253 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INTERNAL SEATBACK FRAME STRUCTURE MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DRIVER"S SEATBACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED SEATBACK FRAME AT NO CHARGE. THE UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL AND ANY REPAIRS TO THE OTHER SEATS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEATBACKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION OR BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN TWISTING ORREARWARD LEANING OF THE SEATBACK THUS POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE SUPPORT TO THEDRIVERS UPPER TORSO. IF THE SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OR VISIBILITY, AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.