Recall 85V132000: 1985 Subaru XT

Report received

Oct 21, 1985

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

11,000vehicles

Model years

1985

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

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.

Remedy

Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Subaru XT0 complaints