Recall campaign84V026000
Recall 84V026000: 1980 Subaru Subaru
Steering › Rack and pinion
- Report received
- Mar 8, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 75,284vehicles
- Model years
- 1980
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
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.
Remedy
Securing clips will be installed on protective boot covers and affected steering rack shafts will be repaired or replaced, if necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Subaru Subaru0 complaints
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.