Subaru Xt 1988
Model Xt made in 1988 by Subaru got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and 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 | |||||
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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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEAT BELTS | |||
08/17/1996 | 1 | ||
Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt.. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
08/17/1996 | 1 | ||
Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt.. | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
12/27/1994 | 1 | ||
Power steering failed, causing loss of steering control/accident. *skd |