Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

84V026000

ManufacturerSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Reported1984-03-08Affected75,284 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

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Affected vehicles

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