Subaru Subaru 1981
Model Subaru made in 1981 by Subaru got 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.
Model 1981
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V026000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 230041 | 04/25/1983 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/03/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. there may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. an open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; headlamp fuse holder.consequences of defect: headlights may suddenly go out. if the light failurewere to occur at night while vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash couldpossibly result. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V130000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 04/01/1981 to 01/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 94564 | 04/06/1983 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/20/1982 | 01/17/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. these protective covers will be provided free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmission andmaintenance free batteries.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: an electrical short can result in an engine compartmentfire and personal injury to vehicle passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V036000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1981 to 12/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 43300 | 06/04/1982 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/19/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; steering wheel nut.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could occur.note: if excessive steering wheel play is experienced, the vehicle should notbe driven and the dealer should be contacted immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V029000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 12/01/1980 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 32000 | 05/19/1981 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/05/1981 | 03/11/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance. this will cause the carburetor throttle to fail to return to the idle position. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Defective throttle lever will be replaced with a newly designed lever at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with subaru air conditioning.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: if throttle should remain open and vehicle is in gear,the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident due tothe engine running uncontrollably. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 97060601145 | 06/06/1997 | 53024 | Procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 116300 | 11/01/2000 | 616343 | Subject regarding pressure testing of fuel tank system. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |