Subaru Justy Recall R/2010/194: Steering Control Could Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

18 Jan 2011

Launched

1,184

vehicles in the UK

R/2010/194

DVSA reference

Subaru recalled Justy vehicles built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2002. Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST Defect: Corrosion of the front suspension struts may cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the steering knuckle to become detached from the front suspension strut leading to loss of directional control.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front suspension struts.

Are You Affected?

Justy built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Subaru estimates 1,184 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
2. Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/194. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2010/130 on 3 Sep 2010, for cvt gearbox oil may leak and loss of drive may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/146 on 15 Jan 2012, for lower control arms may fail. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2010/194, launched 18 January 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.