1981 SUBARU SUBARU RECALL - #82V130000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 SUBARU SUBARU |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1981 - 1/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
1/17/1983 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/1983 |
| # Affected |
94,564 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| 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. |
| See also |
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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