Subaru 1992 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 1, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V044000 · Subaru
Hazard
THE PUNCTURE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE FUELTO LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE WHEN LEAKS OCCUR NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy
INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.
Units
9,500 units
Description
A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR SEAT CUSHION LATCHING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR REQUIRED A MACHINE TAP TO CLEAR THE OPENING FOR A MOUNTING BOLT. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED WHEN THE TAP WAS USED.
What to do
INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.
Product
Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →