| Make : SUBARU | Model : XT | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841201 - 19850801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V132000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851021 | Date Added to Database: 19851104 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 11000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A PROTECTOR KIT ON THE AIR VENT HOSE. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
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