Subaru Gl 1983

Model Gl made in 1983 by Subaru got 5 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and structure. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension.

Gl year 1983

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

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
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.
SUSPENSION - REAR
90V086000	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	from 08/01/1979 to 07/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	285000	10/05/1990	ODI	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	05/07/1990	05/23/1990
Defect Summary	Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Consequence Summary	The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Notes	System: rear suspension.vehicle description: front wheel drive passenger cars.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SUSPENSION
PE90055	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	03/12/1990	05/14/1990	TRAILING ARM CORROSION	90V086000
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/15/1995		1	05/16/1995
	Engine fire, causing death.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
		2
	Front seat belt ex tenders have a gap where children can put there fingers in and get cut when seat belt returns to its rest position
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
07/03/1995		3
	Seat belt buckle failed due to sun deterioration. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY
06/01/1995		1
	Sunvisor continuously comes down without assistance, causing driver to hit visor when getting in vehicle. (0ther vehicle on 486858) *skd
SUSPENSION - REAR
		1	08/17/1990
	The rear inner arm assembly failed on both sides causing loss of control . tt vehicle is inoperable currently in conumer's garage, consumer states the passenger side arm broke on a gradual left turn, as consumer turned the wheel to correct the skid the driver side arm broke causing the vehicle to spin 360 degree to the right with both rear wheels collapsed under the vehicle.*jb