Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Subaru before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
On certain vehicles, continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of the rear suspension components, especially inner arms which could affect the operation and control of the vehicle. Correction: Rear suspension will be inspected and rust proofed or replaced. Note: Recall applies to vehicles in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
1990080 · 15,736 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101(5)(b)(ii) - Fuel Warning Label.
1986080 · 55,487 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE STEERING RACK PROTECTIVE BOOT CAN BECOME DISLODGED WHEN IT BECOMES RIGID OR INFLEXIBLE DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES AND CAN SLIP OFF THE RETAINING GROOVE OF THE STEERING HOUSING. THIS WOULD SUBJECT THE STEERING RACK SHAFT TO CORROSION IN AREAS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE AND RESULT IN STIFF OR HARD STEERING WITH EVENTUAL STEERING RACK SEIZURE. ALL MODELS EXCEPT BRAT MODELS.
1984038 · 2,974 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Certain 1980 Standard, DL, GL, and GLF models. There is a potential for the driver's seat backrest frame to distort and eventually break at the mid-upper portion of the backrest frame.
1983011 · 3,379 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Certain 1980-81 Standard, DL, GL, GLF models. There is a potential for the 25 amp headlight fuse to overheat, causing the fusible strip to melt resulting in loss of headlight use.
1983020 · 11,683 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON WHEN THE WIPER BLADES ARE FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE DRIVE LINK CONNECTING THE WIPER PIVOT MAY BECOME BENT. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE PLASTIC BEARING WHICH FITS OVER THE DRIVE MOTOR BALL JOINT TO PULL OFF THUS DISENGAGING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. MODELS GL,GLF,STANDARD,AND DL.
1980094 · 3,235 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 1
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1980 Subaru Dl vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Subaru's Canadian VIN lookup.
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.
THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
90V086000 · 285,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1980 Subaru Dl recall questions
Transport Canada lists 6 recalls for the 1980 Subaru Dl model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 1 United States campaign for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Subaru's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Subaru dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Subaru's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Subaru dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Subaru's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Subaru dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Subaru Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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