Subaru Gl — Suspension
High risk
Mar 27, 1992
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987
Note: vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Xt
Subaru Gl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 12, 1991
Model years: 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting. The resinous reflex reflectors of the front parking/side marker lamps do not meet the photometric requirements of the Stan
Also affects: Subaru Loyale, Subaru Dl, Subaru Xt, Subaru Justy
Subaru Gl — Suspension
High risk
Jun 4, 1990
Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, continuous exposure to road salt and chemicals may cause corrosion of the rear suspension components, especially inner arms which could affect the operation an
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Xt
Subaru Gl — Other
High risk
Jul 18, 1986
Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101(5)(b)(ii) - Fuel Warning Label.
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Brat, Subaru Xt
Subaru Gl — Engine
High risk
Sep 14, 1984
Model years: 1982, 1983, 1984
THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE LINK CASE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT AND THE CARBURETOR ON HITACHI CARBURETED UNITS OR BETWEEN THE LINK CASE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL
Also affects: Subaru Dl
Subaru Gl — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 3, 1983
Model years: 1980
Certain 1980 Standard, DL, GL, and GLF models. There is a potential for the driver's seat backrest frame to distort and eventually break at the mid-upper portion of the backrest fr
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Glf, Subaru Standard
Subaru Gl — Electrical
High risk
Jan 12, 1983
Model years: 1981, 1982
The front main wiring harness, which is routed behind the maintenance free battery may chafe against the threads of the rear battery hold-down rod, exposing the wirind. This could
Also affects: Subaru Brat, Subaru Dl, Subaru Glf, Subaru Standard
Subaru Gl — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 19, 1982
Model years: 1981, 1982
THE STEERING WHEEL NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY AND MAY LOOSEN AND DEVELOP PLAY BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING SHAFT. MODELS GL AND DL SEDANS
Also affects: Subaru Dl
Subaru Gl — Electrical
High risk
Feb 22, 1982
Model years: 1980, 1981
Certain 1980-81 Standard, DL, GL, GLF models. There is a potential for the 25 amp headlight fuse to overheat, causing the fusible strip to melt resulting in loss of headlight use.
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Glf, Subaru Standard
Subaru Gl — Visual System
High risk
Jun 25, 1980
Model years: 1980
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON WHEN THE WIPER BLADES ARE FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE DRIVE LINK CONNECTING THE WIPER PIVOT MAY BECOME BENT. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE
Also affects: Subaru Dl, Subaru Glf
Subaru Gl — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 21, 1979
Model years: 1977, 1978
On certain vehicles, some orifices incorporated in the evaporative control system of the fuel tank may not have the correct dimension. This condition can result in increased fuel v
Also affects: Subaru Dl
Subaru Gl — Engine
High risk
Jan 30, 1979
Model years: 1977, 1978
On certain vehicles operated at low temperatures (-29c), condensed moisture in the crankcase could be drawn into the carburetor and freeze. This condition could result in secondary
Also affects: Subaru Brat, Subaru Dl
Subaru Gl — Structure
High risk
Oct 14, 1977
Model years: 1976, 1977
On certain vehicles, an assembly jig modification resulted in an increase of clearance between the latch and striker of the back door lock such that there is insufficient engagemen
Also affects: Subaru Dl
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