Doors: latchRecall 90V-184 · 1990–1991 Subaru Legacy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 90V-184 covers 103,744 1990–1991 Subaru Legacy for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TORQUE OF LATCH SCREWS ON FRONT DOORS MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE LATCH BASE PLATE AND INNER DOOR PANEL UNDER THE SCREW HEAD.
The risk
THE AFFECTED DOOR MAY NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE,PREVENTING EXIT FROM THAT DOOR.
The fix
REPLACE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS WITH "LOCK-TIGHT" SCREWS.
SYSTEM: FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1989 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.