NHTSA Recall 91V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V193000; Date: Nov. 12, 1991
The intermittent nature of the power steering failurecan lead to loss of steering control and result in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Subaru XT6; 1989 Subaru XT6; 1990 Subaru XT6; 1991 Subaru XT6
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 13,000
Recall Summary:
The electronically controlled motor pump power steering system may malfunction, causing intermittent loss of power steering assist and requiring varying degrees of increased steering effort.
How to Fix:
Install a modified signal controller and a modified power controller.
Recall Notes:
System: power steering. Vehicle description: passenger car. Note: the parts necessary to repair these cars will not be availableuntil January, 1992. If you have an urgent problem, call the Subaru toll freephone number 1-800-Subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783) .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 1992
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