Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106771 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 10, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Seat |
| Production period | October 1998 — April 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 85,810 units |
Defect
The reclining adjustment gear in the front seat backrest contains machining defects. Continued use in this condition may cause the backrest to collapse rearward while the seat is occupied, in the worst case.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, verify the lot number of the affected part and replace any conforming unit with a non-defective part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GD-RV1 | PLEO | RV1-002002 — RV1-028397 |
| GD-RV2 | PLEO | RV2-002001 — RV2-011998 |
| GD-TT1 | Sambar | TT1-002001 — TT1-013184 |
| GD-TT2 | Sambar | TT2-002001 — TT2-056009 |
| GD-TV1 | Sambar | TV1-002001 — TV1-023006 |
| GD-TV2 | Sambar | TV2-002009 — TV2-020007 |
| GF-RA1 | PLEO | RA1-002019 — RA1-136123 |
| GF-TW1 | Sambar | TW1-003621 — TW1-006302 |
| GF2-RA2 | PLEO | RA2-002016 — RA2-061871 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
前部座席の背もたれ調整機構のギヤに加工不良のものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用 を続けると、最悪の場合、乗車中に背もたれが倒れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該部品のロット番号を確認し、該当す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=3000294