Subaru Dl 1988
Model Dl made in 1988 by Subaru got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.
Model 1988
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V052000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 06/10/1988 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/05/1988 | 04/11/1988 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fails to meet requirements of fmvss 210 regarding childrestraint systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Adhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owner manual/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103006 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 100825 | 01/01/1996 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation. dl, gl and loyale models involve only 3-door coupes, other models in these series are not involved.note: the manufacturer has not supplied the model vehicles included in this campaign.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP96010 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 07/02/1996 | 10/24/1996 | SEAT BELT FAILURE | ||
| The agency was petitioned to investigated whether the driver seat belt on the 1988 model year subaru dl station wagon is defective. the petitioner alleged that during a rollover crash, the seat belt did not properly restraint him from hitting his head on the roof of the vehicle. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced water pump | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced timing belt. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced oxygen sensor. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Intake manifold was encrusted with coolant, causing carburetor leak. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 10/02/1988 | ||
| Vehicle hard to start in cold or wet weather. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced e axles. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced clutch assembly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced 5 cv boots. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/16/2002 | |||
| While traveling at 25 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and hit consumer's vehicle on the right front bumber. driver's side seatbelt didn't hold, resulting in driver sustainin serious injuries. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Seat belt buckle appear to be fasten, but most of the time it comes unfastened. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 05/25/1991 | ||
| The engine reved high when the driver pressed the accelerator. the vehicle went out of control due to the accelerator sticking and the driver struck a pedestrian and other vehicles. *yh | |||