Subaru Justy 1989
Model Justy made in 1989 by Subaru got 11 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: fuel system, other, structure. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V028000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1987 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 03/31/1989 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 02/28/1989 | 03/06/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to the design of the transmission case dipstick and the fluid level checking method, there may be insufficient lubrication of the 4 wheel drive extension housing bearing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause bearing seizure and possible rear wheellockup, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install modified dipstick and insert information in owners manual on the correct fluid level checking procedures. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission fluid.vehicle description: five speed manual transmission, four wheel drive vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||
| EA95008 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103006 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE94051 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/1994 | 10/31/1994 | HOOD LATCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/24/1997 | |||
| When a/c button is pressed, it blows out warm air rather than cold. dealer contacted approximately five times and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/2098 | |
| I feel the dipstick problem cause this car's transmission to become defective. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1998 | |||
| Transmission failed while traveling, also, failure locked gear into drive, and was unable to shift out. dealer/manuacturer contacted, and said taht there was nothing they could do. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/18/1995 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates while driving, transmission lights comes on in the dashboard. tt | |||
| 11/20/1993 | |||
| Ecit transmission. heard loud thump transmission died. causing vehicle to stall. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed prior to recall (95v-103.006). *ak | |||
| 05/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckles/latch failed to hold secure during accident, causing driver to be thrown from vehicle, resulting in two deaths. *skd | |||
| 02/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seatbelt will not latch due to latch that the buckle fits into btroke and pieces of oplastic fell into the latch. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/09/1996 | |||
| Failure on the driver side seat belt retractor, belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 12/26/1993 | |||
| Hood flew up while driving. this is the second incident. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| Front suspension failure, rear bearing froze the u-joint causing tire to fail. tt | |||