Subaru Recall 83V006000: Seats, Front Assembly, Recliner
NHTSA recall 83V006000 · announced January 1, 1983 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 84,253 units affected
The problem
THE INTERNAL SEATBACK FRAME STRUCTURE MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEATBACKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION OR BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN TWISTING ORREARWARD LEANING OF THE SEATBACK THUS POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE SUPPORT TO THEDRIVERS UPPER TORSO. IF THE SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OR VISIBILITY, AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.