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Recall campaign82V036000

Recall 82V036000: 1981–1982 Subaru Subaru

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Report received
Apr 19, 1982
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
43,300vehicles
Model years
1981–1982

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

The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. The steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.