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Safety recall · 85V132000

Engine and engine cooling: emission control Subaru recall

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 21, 1985. It covers about 11,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
85V132000
Reported
Oct 21, 1985
Vehicles
11,000
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

Excessive tolerance variation may have created a gap between the bumper bracket rail and the right front frame of the rear side member. This could result in insufficient spot welding adhesion at this location. Under rear impact conditions, bumper could break loose and damage the air vent hose. This may cause fuel to leak in access of the maximum requirement of fmvss 301. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage caused by a rear end collision may contribute to a fire if a source of ignition is present.

The fix

INSTALL A PROTECTOR KIT ON THE AIR VENT HOSE.

Contacts

System: fuel system air vent hose. Vehicle description: coupe passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Subaru dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V132000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Subaru XT03C

Questions

Is the 85V132000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V132000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V132000 announced?

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 21, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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