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1980 Subaru Glf Recall

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Active Safety 1980 Subaru Glf Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Subaru Glf in Canada.

Ref #1983-011 Campaign : 9
1983-02-03 3 379 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1983-020 Campaign : 10
1982-02-22 11 683 units

Electrical

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1980-094 Campaign : N/D
1980-06-25 3 235 units

Visual System

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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