Subaru Recall 84V026000: Steering, Rack And Pinion
NHTSA recall 84V026000 · announced March 8, 1984 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 75,284 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; ALL MODELS OTHER THAN BRAT.SYSTEM: STEERING; RACK AND PINION SHAFT BOOT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING MALFUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: SEIZURE MAY OCCUR WITH CONTINUED OPERATION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ISTURNED FULLY OR NEARLY SO IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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.