Vehicle recall 77V167000 · October 6, 1977
1976-1977 Subaru Wagon
On the involved vehicles, the tailgate latch and latch striker may not be properly adjusted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the tailgate latch and latch striker may not be properly adjusted. The tailgate may not be securely latched and may come open during vehicle operation.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a new latch assembly without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; tailgate assembly.consequences of defect: if tailgate opens during vehicle operation, articlesstored in the cargo area could fall on the roadway and create a safety hazardto other drivers.note: owner is advised not to allow children or other passengers to ride in thecargo area until the defect is corrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 1977
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 16, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Wagon (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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