Recall 82E014000: Exterior Lighting, Hazard Flashing Warning Lights, Unit

NHTSA recall 82E014000 · announced August 16, 1982 · Subaru · 2,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A CREDIT ALLOWANCE THAT IS EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR ALL RETURNED TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TURN SIGNAL FLASHER, MODEL NO. TR659.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS THAT DO NOT MEET SAFETYREQUIREMENTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.