NHTSA Campaign #90V086000 · Action PE90055

1980–1986 Subaru DL Recall

Suspension: Rear

Issued July 5, 1990 · Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Affected model years
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Vehicles affected
285,000
Report received
July 5, 1990

Summary

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.

Consequence

THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.