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Recall campaign89V103000

Recall 89V103000: 1987 Subaru GL and 1 other model

Fuel system, gasoline
Report received
Jun 23, 1989
Manufacturer
Subaru of america, inc.
Potentially affected
57,000vehicles
Model years
1987

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

The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.

Possible consequence

This could result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Install a modified design preheat tube.

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.