Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104853 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 13, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Seat |
| Production period | February 25, 1992 — December 18, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 385,283 units |
Defect
The lower gear of the seatback reclining mechanism on front seats has insufficient strength, causing the gear section to sustain damage. In the worst case, the seatback may collapse rearward.
Corrective action
Inspect all vehicles and install a hook on the seat hinge spring to prevent gear damage when the seatback is folded forward. Where the seat hinge gear is already damaged, replace it with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-KK3 | VIVIO | KK3-002001 — KK3-282760 |
| E-KK4 | VIVIO | KK4-002001 — KK4-105828 |
| E-KY3 | VIVIO | KY3-002001 — KY3-006800 |
| V-KW3 | VIVIO | KW3-002001 — KW3-115895 |
| V-KW4 | VIVIO | KW4-002001 — KW4-020706 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
前席の背もたれ調整機構のギヤ（ロアー）が、強度不足のためギヤ部が損傷し、最悪の場 合、背もたれが倒れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両点検し、シートヒンジのスプリングにフックを取付け、背もたれの前倒し時のギヤ の損傷を防止する。また、シートヒンジのギヤが損傷しているものは、良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000081