OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
84V026000
Steering:rack And Pinion
Reported Mar 8, 1984 · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
SECURING CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON PROTECTIVE BOOT COVERS AND AFFECTED STEERING RACK SHAFTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; ALL MODELS OTHER THAN BRAT.SYSTEM: STEERING; RACK AND PINION SHAFT BOOT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING MALFUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENTAND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: SEIZURE MAY OCCUR WITH CONTINUED OPERATION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ISTURNED FULLY OR NEARLY SO IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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