Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 90V-110 · 1990 Subaru Legacy

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 90V-110 covers 81,000 1990 Subaru Legacy for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected81,0001 model
ReportedJun 4, 1990Owners notified Dec 5, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DEFROSTER LEVER PIN OF THE DEFROSTER SHUTTER DOOR MAY BECOME DISLOCATED AND ALLOW THE SHUTTER TO CLOSE, PREVENTING DEFROSTER FROM FUNCTIONING.

The risk

NON-FUNCTIONING DEFROSTER WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT DRIVERVISIBILITY.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A POSITIONING STOPPER DEVICE TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF DEFROSTER LEVER PIN TO ASSURE DEFROSTER OPERATION.

SYSTEM: DEFROSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS - 4 DOOR SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1989 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.