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.
- 1987 Subaru DL2 complaints
- 1987 Subaru GL17 complaints
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.