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Recall campaign88V029000

Recall 88V029000: 1988 Subaru Justy

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Report received
Mar 9, 1988
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
3,000vehicles
Model years
1988

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

Insufficient clearance between the relocated alternator wiring and the solenoid hose alternator wiring stay bracket can cause wire chaffing and an electrical short.

Possible consequence

An electrical short could result in smoke and possiblyan engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Modify by removing the solenoid hose/alternator stay bracket.

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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.