Subaru Xt 1989
Model Xt made in 1989 by Subaru got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
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 | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V082000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 12/01/1988 to 05/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 76000 | 07/05/1991 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/30/1991 | 05/31/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission park gear.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/01/1990 | 2 | 10/05/1989 | |
| There is oil leaking slowing from the drain plug area. no matter how tight consumer tightens it there is still a slow leak. consumer feels this may cause a fire. *ak *tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/09/1995 | |||
| Driverside motorized seatbelt harness prematurely locks up when exiting from vehicle causing belt to grab driver's neck. tt | |||