Vehicle recall 82V036000 · April 19, 1982

1981-1982 Subaru Subaru

The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. The steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; steering wheel nut.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could occur.note: if excessive steering wheel play is experienced, the vehicle should notbe driven and the dealer should be contacted immediately.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V036000
Reported to NHTSA: April 19, 1982
Filed by: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: June 4, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 43,300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 82V036000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Subaru Subaru (1981-1982): 1982, 1981

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