NHTSA Recall 84V026000
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1984-03-08. An estimated 75,284 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; ALL MODELS OTHER THAN BRAT.SYSTEM: STEERING; RACK AND PINION SHAFT BOOT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING MALFUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: SEIZURE MAY OCCUR WITH CONTINUED OPERATION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ISTURNED FULLY OR NEARLY SO IN EITHER DIRECTION.