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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05E065000SPX FILTRAN E (Equipment)4296209/27/2005MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummarySpx 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.
NotesCustomers 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
88V052000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)6000006/10/1988MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.04/05/198804/11/1988571210
Defect SummaryOmission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.
Consequence SummaryFails to meet requirements of fmvss 210 regarding childrestraint systems.
Corrective SummaryAdhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information.
NotesSystem: owner manual/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
08/17/19961
 Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt..
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
08/17/19961
 Driver's motor belt inoperative/also loss of tension in lap belt..
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
12/27/19941
 Power steering failed, causing loss of steering control/accident. *skd