The 1980 Subaru GL has 4 recalls, the most serious being rear suspension components that can corrode from road salt exposure, compromising vehicle control.
The front seatbelts, made by NSK Warner, can unlatch under the high loads of a collision, leaving occupants unrestrained at the moment they need protection most. On the electrical side, the 25-amp headlight fuse can overheat and melt, causing a complete loss of headlights while driving. There is also a compliance recall for a missing or incorrect fuel warning label.
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.
