Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same defroster defect. I'll treat them as one issue.
The 1990 Subaru Legacy has 3 recalls, the most serious being a defroster that can stop working entirely, leaving the windshield unable to clear in cold or humid conditions and reducing the driver's forward visibility.
The defroster shutter door's lever pin can slip out of position, letting the shutter close and cutting off airflow to the windshield. This affects sedans and station wagons. On the structural side, also specific to sedans and station wagons, the front door latch screws can loosen and fall out, leaving occupants unable to open the affected door from the inside. In an emergency where a quick exit is needed, that failure could trap a passenger in the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The screws that secure the front door latch can loosen or fall out, preventing occupants from opening the door from inside.
What the fix does
Replace the front door latch screws with new lock-tight screws that resist loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The pin holding the defroster lever may come loose, causing the defroster shutter door to close and stop the defroster from working.
What the fix does
A positioning stopper device will be installed to keep the defroster lever pin in place and restore defroster function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pin that holds the defroster lever in place may slip out of position, causing the defroster shutter to close and stopping the defroster from working.
What the fix does
A positioning stopper device will be installed to keep the defroster lever pin in place and ensure the defroster operates properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
