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Component

Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Unit

Consequence of Defect

the turn signal flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". these signals do not meet the required flash rate and "current on" time specified.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the manufacturer will provide a credit allowance that is equal to the purchase price for all returned turn signal flashers.

1984 Subaru Subaru

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. the cable could begin to fray and unwind.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.

1983 Subaru Subaru

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. the cable could begin to fray and unwind.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.

1982 Subaru Subaru

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. these protective covers will be provided free of charge.

1982 Subaru Subaru

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. the cable could begin to fray and unwind.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.

1982 Subaru Subaru

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost to owner.

1981 Subaru Subaru

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. these protective covers will be provided free of charge.

1981 Subaru Subaru

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

the defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. there may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. an open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit.

1981 Subaru Subaru

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance. this will cause the carburetor throttle to fail to return to the idle position.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

defective throttle lever will be replaced with a newly designed lever at no charge.

1981 Subaru Subaru

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost to owner.

1980 Subaru Subaru

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

a protective boot covering the steering rack and pinion shaft can come loose in extreme cold. when unprotected, the rack shaft may corrode, resulting in hard or stiff steering.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

securing clips will be installed on protective boot covers and affected steering rack shafts will be repaired or replaced, if necessary.

1980 Subaru Subaru

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

when wiper blades are frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is turned on, the right-hand wiper pivot may become bent. the plastic bearing, which is a snap-on device fitting over the ball joint on the drive motor, may pull off the ball, disengaging the wiper system, making both wipers inoperative.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a newly designed master link in the windshield wiper system without charge to owner.

1980 Subaru Subaru

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

the defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. there may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. an open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit.

1980 Subaru Subaru

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

the internal seatback frame structure may break and separate from the seat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1979 Subaru Subaru

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure build up in the fuel tank. this build up can occur under extremely high temperatures or extremely strong sunlight. as a result of this pressure build up, the fuel tank may bulge and, soon thereafter, develop a short hairline crack from which fuel will leak.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in place of the existing tube. also, all fuel tanks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no cost to owner.

1978 Subaru Subaru

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure build up in the fuel tank. this build up can occur under extremely high temperatures or extremely strong sunlight. as a result of this pressure build up, the fuel tank may bulge and, soon thereafter, develop a short hairline crack from which fuel will leak.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in place of the existing tube. also, all fuel tanks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no cost to owner.

1978 Subaru Subaru

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

unsatisfactory engine operation and throttle valve sticking may occur under long hours of high speed driving in outside temperatures of approximately 20 degrees fahrenheit and below. this is caused by condensed water vapor drawn from the crankcase ventilating system which ices up the carburetor. this can lead to gradual loss of vehicle power and eventual stalling of vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will equip all affected vehicles with a revised design crankcase ventilation and carburetor shield. an automatic temperature control, designed to shoot hot air into the carburetor to reduce icing, will also be installed. this will be done without cost to owner.

1977 Subaru Subaru

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure build up in the fuel tank. this build up can occur under extremely high temperatures or extremely strong sunlight. as a result of this pressure build up, the fuel tank may bulge and, soon thereafter, develop a short hairline crack from which fuel will leak.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in place of the existing tube. also, all fuel tanks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no cost to owner.

1977 Subaru Subaru

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

unsatisfactory engine operation and throttle valve sticking may occur under long hours of high speed driving in outside temperatures of approximately 20 degrees fahrenheit and below. this is caused by condensed water vapor drawn from the crankcase ventilating system which ices up the carburetor. this can lead to gradual loss of vehicle power and eventual stalling of vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will equip all affected vehicles with a revised design crankcase ventilation and carburetor shield. an automatic temperature control, designed to shoot hot air into the carburetor to reduce icing, will also be installed. this will be done without cost to owner.