Recalls for 1991 Subaru Xt

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1991-05-31
Description
Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Consequence
Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Corrective Action
Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

Notes
System: transmission park gear.vehicle description: passenger cars with electronically controlled automatictransmissions (4eat).

DEFECT #2 - 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.