Recall 83V006000
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — Subaru · reported 1 Jan 1983 · 84,253 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE INTERNAL SEATBACK FRAME STRUCTURE MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT.
The fix
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.
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
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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