Safety Recall NHTSA · 82E014000 Reported August 16, 1982

Lighting:general component:emergency flashing haza

Q: What is recall 82E014000?

NHTSA recall 82E014000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on August 16, 1982. It addresses: Lighting:general component:emergency flashing haza. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

82E014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

2,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 16, 1982

Defect Summary

The turn signal flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". These signals do not meet the required flash rate and "current on" time specified.

Corrective Action

The manufacturer will provide a credit allowance that is equal to the purchase price for all returned turn signal flashers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 82E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 82E014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82E014000?

NHTSA recall 82E014000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on August 16, 1982. It addresses: Lighting:general component:emergency flashing haza. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.