Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1114620 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 6, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Door |
| Production period | September 2003 — December 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 85,160 units |
Defect
The pivot point of the door opening lever on the rear door exterior handle is improperly crimped on some units. As a result, when the door is closed, the lever may fail to return fully, leaving the latch not securely engaged. Vibration during vehicle operation may then cause the latch to disengage from the striker, and in the worst case, the rear door may open while the vehicle is in motion.
Corrective action
On all affected vehicles, inspect the lever operation. If the lever does not operate normally, replace the complete rear door exterior handle assembly with a conforming replacement part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-009387 — BL5-036027 |
| CBA-BLE | LEGACY | BLE-002243 — BLE-012442 |
| CBA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-022896 — BP5-066496 |
| CBA-BP9 | LEGACY | BP9-002004 — BP9-021535 |
| CBA-BPE | LEGACY | BPE-002289 — BPE-021412 |
| TA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-009387 — BL5-036027 |
| TA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-022896 — BP5-066496 |
| UA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-009387 — BL5-036027 |
| UA-BLE | LEGACY | BLE-002243 — BLE-012442 |
| UA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-022896 — BP5-066496 |
| UA-BP9 | LEGACY | BP9-002004 — BP9-021535 |
| UA-BPE | LEGACY | BPE-002289 — BPE-021412 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
リヤドア外側ハンドルのドア開閉レバーの支点部にかしめ不良のものがあるため、ドアを閉めた際に当該レバーが完全に戻らずラッチが確実に固定されていないものがある。そのため、走行中の振動等によりラッチがストライカから外れ、最悪の場合、走行中にドアが開くおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該レバーの作動を点検し正常に作動しないものは、良品のリヤドア外側ハンドル一式と交換する。
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=3001149