Recalls for 1982 Subaru Subaru

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2816 Foust Pastrana

Travis Pastrana is in the air as he chases down Tanner Foust in the Rallycross race held at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday. Pastrana was plagued by overheating problems and did not finish the race, leaving Foust the opportunity for his second Rallycross victory.

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1984-10-09
Description
Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable. The cable could begin to fray and unwind.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Upon inspection, the accelerator cable will be repositioned, if necessary, and replaced if damaged.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hitachi cruise controlsystems; turbo and non-turbo charged models.system: equipment; cruise control, accelerator control cable.consequences of defect: fraying of the accelerator cable may cause thecarburetor throttle to stick open; the cable could break. Driver could losecontrol of vehicle speed and an accident could result.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1982-04-23
Description
The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. The steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and retighten the steering wheel nut to torque specifications at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; steering wheel nut.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could occur.note: if excessive steering wheel play is experienced, the vehicle should notbe driven and the dealer should be contacted immediately.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Posted on: 1983-01-17
Description
On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. Chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.

Consequence

Corrective Action
The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. These protective covers will be provided free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmission andmaintenance free batteries.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: an electrical short can result in an engine compartmentfire and personal injury to vehicle passengers.

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