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Subaru Legacy Recall 90V184: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 90V184, reported October 16, 1990, 103,744 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V184SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
TORQUE OF LATCH SCREWS ON FRONT DOORS MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE LATCH BASE PLATE AND INNER DOOR PANEL UNDER THE SCREW HEAD.
Risk
THE AFFECTED DOOR MAY NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE,PREVENTING EXIT FROM THAT DOOR.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS WITH "LOCK-TIGHT" SCREWS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR DOOR SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy19901991