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1986 SUBARU DL

3 recalls, 1 complaints - 13 TSBs

05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TUR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
42,962 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN
92V001000 Dec 2, 1992
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER.
Consequence
OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ADVERSELYAFFECTED BY CORROSION OF THE INNER CONTROL ARMS.
Remedy
RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THE INNER CONTROL ARMS AS NECESSARY.
147,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
90V086000 May 7, 1990
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.
Consequence
THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
285,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 SUBARU DL

13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT9
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Subaru Tech Tips May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU DL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP96010 Opened: Jul 2, 1996 , Closed: Oct 24, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BELT FAILURE
THE AGENCY WAS PETITIONED TO INVESTIGATED WHETHER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT ON THE 1988 MODEL YEAR SUBARU DL STATION WAGON IS DEFECTIVE. THE PETITIONER ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROLLOVER CRASH, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINT HIM FROM HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE.
PE90055 Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: May 14, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1980
TRAILING ARM CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89122 Opened: May 18, 1989 , Closed: Jun 29, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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DP85023 Opened: May 10, 1985 , Closed: May 30, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1974
EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF MACPHERSON STRUT FR
EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER

SUBARU DL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU DL across all model years (1980, 1989).

20 Total Recalls
17 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU DL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 1 3 View
1988 3 11 View
1987 3 2 View
1986 (current) 3 1
1985 3 0 View
1984 2 0 View
1983 2 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View

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