Tailgate: latchRecall 77V-167 · 1976–1977 Subaru Wagon
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 77V-167 covers 42,256 1976–1977 Subaru Wagon for a tailgate: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TAILGATE LATCH AND LATCH STRIKER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED. THE TAILGATE MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED AND MAY COME OPEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; TAILGATE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF TAILGATE OPENS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, ARTICLESSTORED IN THE CARGO AREA COULD FALL ON THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARDTO OTHER DRIVERS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO ALLOW CHILDREN OR OTHER PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THECARGO AREA UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.