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Safety recall · 90V086000

Suspension: rear Subaru recall

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 7, 1990. It covers about 285,000 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
90V086000
Reported
May 7, 1990
Vehicles
285,000
Area
Suspension

The problem

Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.

The risk

The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.

The fix

Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.

Contacts

System: rear suspension. Vehicle description: front wheel drive 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 90V086000.
  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

Questions

Is the 90V086000 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 90V086000?

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 90V086000 announced?

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 7, 1990. 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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