Equipment recall 82E014000 · August 16, 1982
Subaru Subaru
The turn signal flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The turn signal flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". These signals do not meet the required flash rate and "current on" time specified.
- Remedy
- The manufacturer will provide a credit allowance that is equal to the purchase price for all returned turn signal flashers.
- Notes
- Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; turn signal flasher, model no. TR659.CONSEQUENCES of defect: use of turn signal flashers that do not meet safetyrequirements could contribute to a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82E014000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 1982
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 24, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Subaru (model year not listed)
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