Subaru Recall 82V130000: Electrical System, Wiring, Front Underhood

NHTSA recall 82V130000 · announced December 20, 1982 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 94,564 units affected

The problem

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Subaru Subaru
• 1982 Subaru Subaru

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.