Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V044000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 9,500 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A misalignment of the rear seat cushion latching bracket reinforcement plate to the floor required a machine tap to clear the opening for a mounting bolt. The top of the fuel tank may have been punctured when the tap was used.

Corrective Action

Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V044000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-04-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 9,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A misalignment of the rear seat cushion latching bracket reinforcement plate to the floor required a machine tap to clear the opening for a mounting bolt. The top of the fuel tank may have been punctured when the tap was used.

Consequence Summary: The puncture in the top of the fuel tank could cause fuelto leak, which could result in a vehicle fire when leaks occur near a source ofignition.

Corrective Action: Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s9qj-jy5t-nuh5

NHTSA ID: 92V044000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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