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1990-1991 Subaru Legacy recall: latch

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 16, 1990. It covers about 103,744 vehicles.

vehicles affected
103,744
reported
Oct 16, 1990
owners notified
Dec 5, 1990
related complaints
33

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 90V184000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints about locks problems.

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Questions about recall 90V184000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Subaru Legacy latch?

Yes. Recall 90V184000, reported on October 16, 1990, covers about 103,744 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 90V184000?

Replace front door latch screws with "lock-tight" screws.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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