Subaru Gl 1985
Model Gl made in 1985 by Subaru got 10 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension.
Model 1985
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V001000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 147000 | 03/10/1992 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/02/1992 | 01/17/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: subaru of america has informed nhtsa that the parts necessary to repairthese cars will not be available until march 1992. if you have an urgentproblem, call the subaru toll free phone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| EA88014 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/13/1988 | 06/29/1990 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87049 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/20/1987 | 01/07/1988 | SEAT BELT RETRACTORS | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/13/1990 | 3 | 05/01/1985 | |
| Driving on freeway at 65 mph, vehicle stopped suddenly in the fast lane, timing belt broke. *ak also front pads and rotors were replaced.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| While driving at 25mph or more vehicle would pull to the right. also, cv boots have been replaced twice dealer still can't find a solution. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/20/1995 | |||
| Passenger's side seat belt buckle failure, unable to latch seat belt. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/13/1990 | 3 | 05/01/1985 | |
| Driving on freeway at 65 mph, vehicle stopped suddenly in the fast lane, timing belt broke. *ak also front pads and rotors were replaced.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/19/1995 | |||
| Corrosion through out the frame. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| While driving at 25mph or more vehicle would pull to the right. also, cv boots have been replaced twice dealer still can't find a solution. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| The lower control arm snapped at the weld while the car was moving and the whole left wheel came off. please describe. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/10/1998 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| Right rear wheel rotated to the near horizontal position, making the vehicle inoperatble. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| W/manual transmission, vehicle experiences unwanted acceleration. please describe details. tt | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| The lower control arm snapped at the weld while the car was moving and the whole left wheel came off. please describe. tt | |||