TORQUE OF LATCH SCREWS ON FRONT DOORS MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE LATCH BASE PLATE
— Recall Campaign #90V184000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 103,744 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V184000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 16, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V184000 |
| Units affected: | 103,744 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THE AFFECTED DOOR MAY NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE,PREVENTING EXIT FROM THAT DOOR.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS WITH "LOCK-TIGHT" SCREWS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR DOOR SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.