Subaru of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Subaru of America, Inc. in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 20, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT MAIN WIRING HARNESS CHAFES AGAINST THE THREADS OF THE REAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN ROD. CHAFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY THE EXPOSED WIRES.

NHTSA ID: 82V130000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 94,564

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE WIRING HARNESS AND REAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN ROD. THESE PROTECTIVE COVERS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 16, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:GENERAL COMPONENT:EMERGENCY FLASHING HAZA

THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THESE SIGNALS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED FLASH RATE AND "CURRENT ON" TIME SPECIFIED.

NHTSA ID: 82E014000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 2,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A CREDIT ALLOWANCE THAT IS EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR ALL RETURNED TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 19, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:WHEEL:HANDLEBAR

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.

NHTSA ID: 82V036000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 43,300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL NUT TO TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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