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Recall campaign82V130000

Recall 82V130000: 1981–1982 Subaru Subaru

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Report received
Dec 20, 1982
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
94,564vehicles
Model years
1981–1982

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. Chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.

Remedy

The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. These protective covers will be provided free of charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.