RJ-0824-0

On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the frame inside the driver's backrest and the reclining adjustment unit are not sufficiently tightened. If left unfixed, the bolts can become loose, and in the worst case they could come off while driving, which could cause the backrest to collapse.

Case Number: 
RJ-0824-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Thu, 2002-04-11
Component: 
driver's seat
Affected: 
80 810
Correction: 
The bolts should be replaced with new ones and be tightened to the specified torque.
Identification: 
white paint on the rear left section of the attachment part (onto the vehicle body) of the driver's seat
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Subaru
Type: 
E-KK3
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
KK3-383539..KK3-435081
Make: 
Subaru
Type: 
E-KK4
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
KK4-144021..KK4-163231
Make: 
Subaru
Type: 
V-KW3
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
KW3-143201..KW3-169163
Make: 
Subaru
Type: 
V-KW4
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
KW4-026886..KW4-029478
unique_id_feeds: 
135614