Subaru · 1980–1991
XT Recalls
6 known recalls affecting the Subaru XT (1980–1991). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Subaru XT Recalls
Summary
Note: vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of the rear suspension inner arms which could affect the operation and control of the vehicle. Correction: Inner arms of the rear suspension will be inspected and rust proofed or replaced.
Summary
ON ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARK GEAR DISENGAGEMENT MECHANISM, WHEN SUBJECT TO LOADS RESULTING FROM CERTAIN PARKING SITUATIONS, MAY NOT RELEASE IMMEDIATELY INTO REVERSE GEAR RESULTING IN DELAYED AND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPAIRED WITH A MODIFIED PARKING PAWL.
Summary
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting. The resinous reflex reflectors of the front parking/side marker lamps do not meet the photometric requirements of the Standard. Correction: Front parking/side marker lamps will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Summary
On certain vehicles, continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of the rear suspension components, especially inner arms which could affect the operation and control of the vehicle. Correction: Rear suspension will be inspected and rust proofed or replaced. Note: Recall applies to vehicles in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
Summary
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101(5)(b)(ii) - Fuel Warning Label.
Summary
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH C.M.V.S.S.301-FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SPOT WELDING ADHESION,THE REAR BUMPER RAIL,UNDER REAR IMPACT CONDITIONS,MAY BREAK LOOSE AND MOVE FORWARD,DAMAGING THE FUEL TANK AIR VENT HOSE. THUS CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND THE RISK OF VEHICLE FIRE.
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