Vehicle recall 83V026000 · March 3, 1983

1980-1981 Subaru Subaru

The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder.

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

Summary: The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. There may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. Excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. An open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; headlamp fuse holder.consequences of defect: headlights may suddenly go out. If the light failurewere to occur at night while vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash couldpossibly result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V026000
Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 1983
Filed by: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: April 25, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 230,041
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 83V026000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Subaru Subaru (1980-1981): 1981, 1980

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