Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Subaru Dl in Canada.
On certain vehicles, continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of the rear suspension components, especially inner arms which could affect the operation and control of the vehicle. Correction: Rear suspension will be inspected and rust proofed or replaced. Note: Recall applies to vehicles in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101(5)(b)(ii) - Fuel Warning Label.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE STEERING RACK PROTECTIVE BOOT CAN BECOME DISLODGED WHEN IT BECOMES RIGID OR INFLEXIBLE DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES AND CAN SLIP OFF THE RETAINING GROOVE OF THE STEERING HOUSING. THIS WOULD SUBJECT THE STEERING RACK SHAFT TO CORROSION IN AREAS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE AND RESULT IN STIFF OR HARD STEERING WITH EVENTUAL STEERING RACK SEIZURE. ALL MODELS EXCEPT BRAT MODELS.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain 1980 Standard, DL, GL, and GLF models. There is a potential for the driver's seat backrest frame to distort and eventually break at the mid-upper portion of the backrest frame.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain 1980-81 Standard, DL, GL, GLF models. There is a potential for the 25 amp headlight fuse to overheat, causing the fusible strip to melt resulting in loss of headlight use.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON WHEN THE WIPER BLADES ARE FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE DRIVE LINK CONNECTING THE WIPER PIVOT MAY BECOME BENT. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE PLASTIC BEARING WHICH FITS OVER THE DRIVE MOTOR BALL JOINT TO PULL OFF THUS DISENGAGING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. MODELS GL,GLF,STANDARD,AND DL.
A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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