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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 1981 Subaru GL, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS. Remedy: RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
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.
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101(5)(b)(ii) - Fuel Warning Label.
The front main wiring harness, which is routed behind the maintenance free battery may chafe against the threads of the rear battery hold-down rod, exposing the wirind. This could lead top an electrical short and possibly result in an engine compartment fire.
THE STEERING WHEEL NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY AND MAY LOOSEN AND DEVELOP PLAY BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING SHAFT. MODELS GL AND DL SEDANS,HARDTOPS,AND STATION WAGONS (1982) AND STATION WAGONS ONLY(1981)
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.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain