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.
- 1988 Subaru Justy4 complaints
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.