Defect Description For Recall
Excessive Tolerance Variation May Have Created A Gap Between The Bumper Bracket Rail And The Right Front Frame Of The Rear Side Member. This Could Result In Insufficient Spot Welding Adhesion At This Location. Under Rear Impact Conditions, Bumper Could Break Loose And Damage The Air Vent Hose. This May Cause Fuel To Leak In Access Of The MaximUM Requirement Of Fmvss 301. Consequence Of Defect: Fuel Leakage Caused By A Rear End Collision May Contribute To A Fire If A Source Of Ignition Is Present.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
XT
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V132000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install A Protector Kit On The Air Vent Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19841201
End Of Manufacture
19850801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19851021
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301