The 1988 Lada Samara has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the clutch cable disconnecting from the clutch fork, leaving the clutch engaged even when the pedal is pressed and causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
On the brake side, the parking brake lever requires more force than allowed to hold the vehicle, meaning it may not reliably keep the car stationary. There is also a glove box door that can fly open in a collision, becoming a hazard to the front passenger. Two separate recalls address bumper performance: the rear bumper fails to protect the taillights from breaking in a rear impact, and the headlight wipers can crack the headlight lenses when the front of the vehicle is struck. Rounding out the list, the seatbelt warning light can fail to alert the driver when belts are unbuckled.
At a glance
What can fail
The handbrake lever requires more than 80 pounds of force to apply, and the glove box door may open during a vehicle impact.
What the fix does
A longer handbrake lever will be installed and the glove box latch will be improved.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear bumper may not adequately protect the taillight lenses during a rear-end collision, potentially causing the lights to break.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch cable can disconnect from the clutch fork, preventing the clutch from disengaging when you press the pedal. This may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Inspect the clutch cable and install a missing locking tab to secure it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Headlight wipers can break headlight lenses when the vehicle is struck in a frontal impact, which violates bumper safety standards.
What the fix does
No remedy available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning device may fail, making the vehicles noncompliant with safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt warning device and repair or replace it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
