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Recall campaign77V167000

Recall 77V167000: 1976–1977 Subaru Wagon

Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Report received
Oct 6, 1977
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
42,256vehicles
Model years
1976–1977

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On the involved vehicles, the tailgate latch and latch striker may not be properly adjusted. The tailgate may not be securely latched and may come open during vehicle operation.

Remedy

Dealer will install a new latch assembly without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.