Recalls for 1985 Subaru Xt

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 1992-01-17
Description
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.

Consequence
Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.

Corrective Action
Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.

Notes
System: rear suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: subaru of america has informed nhtsa that the parts necessary to repairthese cars will not be available until march 1992.  If you have an urgentproblem, call the subaru toll free phone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Posted on: 1985-11-04
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.

Notes
System: fuel system air vent hose.  Vehicle description: coupe passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2005-10-06
Description
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines.  These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters.  Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines.  These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters.  Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.  

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Corrective Action
Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund.  The recall began september 27, 2005.  Owners may contact mr.  Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.