NHTSA Recall 82V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V130000; Date: Dec. 20, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Subaru Subaru; 1982 Subaru Subaru
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 94,564
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1983
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