Subaru Xt6 1989

Model Xt6 made in 1989 by Subaru got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and steering.

Model 1989

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.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
91V193000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/1987 to 09/01/1990V (Vehicle)1300001/15/1992ODISUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.11/12/199111/14/1991
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe intermittent nature of the power steering failurecan lead to loss of steering control and result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a modified signal controller and a modified power controller.
NotesSystem: 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
EA91037SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.08/29/199111/22/1991POWER STEERING FAILURE91V193000
 There is no summary currently available
PE91071SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.04/29/199108/29/1991POWER STEERING FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available