Front assembly: reclinerRecall 83V-006 · 1980 Subaru Subaru
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 83V-006 covers 84,253 1980 Subaru Subaru for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE INTERNAL SEATBACK FRAME STRUCTURE MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1979 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SEATBACK FAILURENHTSA