Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V132000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 11,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:LINES:VAPOR VENT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V132000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1985-10-21T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel emission control:lines:vapor vent
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 11,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p2g7-3jc8.qkz3
NHTSA ID: 85V132000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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