Subaru Subaru 1980
Model Subaru made in 1980 by Subaru got 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and seats.
Model 1980
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V026000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 230041 | 04/25/1983 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/03/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V006000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 03/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 84253 | 04/25/1983 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/01/1983 | 02/04/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The internal seatback frame structure may break and separate from the seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The drivers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V026000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 03/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 75284 | 06/29/1984 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/08/1984 | 04/04/1984 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V077000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1979 to 02/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 71683 | 09/15/1980 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/19/1980 | 07/29/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When wiper blades are frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is turned on, the right-hand wiper pivot may become bent. the plastic bearing, which is a snap-on device fitting over the ball joint on the drive motor, may pull off the ball, disengaging the wiper system, making both wipers inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a newly designed master link in the windshield wiper system without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: the lack of functioning wipers would impair visibilityin adverse weather conditions and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 97060601145 | 06/06/1997 | 53024 | Procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 116300 | 11/01/2000 | 616343 | Subject regarding pressure testing of fuel tank system. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |