Vehicle recall 84V106000 · September 11, 1984

1982-1984 Subaru Subaru

Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable.

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

Summary: Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. The cable could begin to fray and unwind.
Remedy: Upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hitachi cruise controlsystems; turbo and non-turbo charged models.system: equipment; cruise control, accelerator control cable.consequences of defect: fraying of the accelerator cable may cause thecarburetor throttle to stick open; the cable could break. Driver could losecontrol of vehicle speed and an accident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V106000
Reported to NHTSA: September 11, 1984
Filed by: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: December 3, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 37,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Recall 84V106000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Subaru Subaru (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982

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