Subaru 1981–1982 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 20, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V130000 · Subaru
Remedy
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.
Units
94,564 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Subaru SUBARU
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →