The 1980 Subaru GL has 4 recalls, the most serious being rear suspension corrosion from road salt that can degrade the inner control arms to the point where steering and vehicle control are compromised.
The front seatbelt assemblies on GL models carry their own concern: the buckle latch on certain units can release under the high loads generated in a crash, meaning the belt may fail to hold an occupant at the moment it is needed most. On the electrical side, a 25-amp headlight fuse can overheat and melt its fusible strip, cutting power to the headlights entirely while driving at night. The fourth recall is a compliance matter involving a missing or incorrect fuel warning label, which carries no functional safety risk but does not meet Canadian labeling standards.
At a glance
What can fail
Road salt and chemicals can corrode the rear suspension's inner arms, potentially affecting how the vehicle handles and responds to steering.
What the fix does
The rear suspension will be inspected, rust-proofed, or replaced as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel warning label may be missing or incorrect, not meeting safety labeling requirements.
What the fix does
A corrected fuel warning label will be installed on your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 25-amp headlight fuse can overheat, melting the fusible strip inside and disabling your headlights.
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
Front seat belt assemblies may unlatch under high stress during a collision, failing to restrain occupants.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
