Subaru Subaru 1983
Model Subaru made in 1983 by Subaru got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V106000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1981 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 37000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 09/11/1984 | 10/09/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. the cable could begin to fray and unwind. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hitachi cruise controlsystems; turbo and non-turbo charged models.system: equipment; cruise control, accelerator control cable.consequences of defect: fraying of the accelerator cable may cause thecarburetor throttle to stick open; the cable could break. driver could losecontrol of vehicle speed and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 97060601145 | 06/06/1997 | 53024 | Procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 116300 | 11/01/2000 | 616343 | Subject regarding pressure testing of fuel tank system. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE89030 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/10/1989 | 06/06/1989 | FRONT SEAT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1988 | |
| A rust hole in the rear suspension control arm caused rear suspension control arm to fail. | |||