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Safety recall · 90V184000

Latch Subaru recall

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 16, 1990. It covers about 103,744 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V184000
Reported
Oct 16, 1990
Vehicles
103,744
Area
Body, doors & structure

The 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.

The risk

The affected door may not be opened from inside,preventing exit from that door.

The fix

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

Contacts

System: front door latch screws.Vehicle description: four door sedans and station wagons.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Subaru dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V184000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Subaru Legacy844C
1991 Subaru Legacy793C

Questions

Is the 90V184000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V184000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V184000 announced?

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 16, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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