Subaru Subaru 1982
Model Subaru made in 1982 by Subaru got 4 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1982
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 - 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 - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V106000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1981 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 37000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 09/11/1984 | 10/09/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. the cable could begin to fray and unwind. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hitachi cruise controlsystems; turbo and non-turbo charged models.system: equipment; cruise control, accelerator control cable.consequences of defect: fraying of the accelerator cable may cause thecarburetor throttle to stick open; the cable could break. driver could losecontrol of vehicle speed and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| DP83011 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/02/1983 | 10/21/1983 | BROKEN CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS | ||
| Broken constant velocity joints | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 09/05/1994 | 5 | ||
| Front seat backs fell collapsed upon impact, cauisng injury. *aw | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 07/28/1999 | |
| Rear wheel fell off causing accident. mjs | |||