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1992 Subaru Legacy recall: tank assembly

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 1, 1992. It covers about 9,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,500
reported
Apr 1, 1992
owners notified
Apr 28, 1992
related complaints
2

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 92V044000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.

1992 Subaru Legacy

Questions about recall 92V044000

Is there a recall on the 1992 Subaru Legacy tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 92V044000, reported on April 1, 1992, covers about 9,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V044000?

Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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