Subaru Gl 1984

Model Gl made in 1984 by Subaru got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension.

Gl year 1984

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1984

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE89004	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	10/14/1988	01/30/1989	OIL LEAKS
	There is no summary currently available
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
06/22/1984
	I petition my vehicle to be recalled due to erratic operation of electronic computer module also inadaquate reading. explain in more detail. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
06/22/1984
	I petition my vehicle to be recalled due to erratic operation of electronic computer module also inadaquate reading. explain in more detail. tt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
06/10/1998		2	04/01/1997
	I bought a rebuilt cv joint in oregon back in '97 with a lifetime warranty. i believe i replaced it twice . . . under warranty. it is quite a job to replace the axle with the cv and doj to the front . . .dangerous too.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
11/19/1993		9
	Seat belts fail to release and hold. *sd
STRUCTURE - BODY

	Body of vehicle is corroding.
SUSPENSION - FRONT

	The front right axle is worn out and the ball joint and the bearing was place twice. tt