Subaru Xt6 1988
Model Xt6 made in 1988 by Subaru got 5 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V193000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/1987 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 13000 | 01/15/1992 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/12/1991 | 11/14/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electronically controlled motor pump power steering system may malfunction, causing intermittent loss of power steering assist and requiring varying degrees of increased steering effort. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The intermittent nature of the power steering failurecan lead to loss of steering control and result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified signal controller and a modified power controller. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering.vehicle description: passenger car.note: the parts necessary to repair these cars will not be availableuntil january, 1992. if you have an urgent problem, call the subaru toll freephone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783) . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA91037 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/29/1991 | 11/22/1991 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | 91V193000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91071 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/29/1991 | 08/29/1991 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 11/27/1988 | |||
| While operating vehicle at any speed, the power steering will cease operating causing loss of control. vehicle was previously included in recall 91v193000, which the remedy corrected the problem only briefly. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 89000 | ||
| Consumer had vehicle remedied under recall 91v193000 in 02/92. power steering began to fail without warning intermittently at 89k miles. dealer diagnosed problem as related to previous recall. manufacturer advised only a 1 year warranty on recall remedy. ts | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 11/15/1997 | |
| Power steering pump failed prior to/after recall repairs (91v-193). | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Power steering mechanism failed after recall work performed. | |||
| 04/04/1995 | |||
| When traveling the power steering goes out and then it comes back on. electronic steering system signal controller has been replaced under service recall #wzm48 on 3/30/92 at 60,000 miles. needs to be replaced again at 90,000 and on 7/89. *ak | |||