1987 SUBARU GL
3 recalls, 26 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.
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.
89V103000 Jun 23, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
THE COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN NON-GENUINE REPLACEMENT PREHEAT TUBES CAN CAUSE COMBUSTION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED DESIGN PREHEAT TUBE.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 28, 2004
Incident date: Jan 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE FELT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF/REAR SUSPENSION TORSION BAR SPLIT. *SC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 10, 1998
THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ANCHORS HAVE RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: May 6, 1997
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE, CAUSING PADS/DISC TO OVERHEAT.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Apr 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 25, 1995
FRAME ROTTED TO THE EXTENT THAT JACK WOULD NOT SUPPORT CAR AT INDICATED POINT OR FLOOR. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 25, 1995
FRAME ROTTED TO THE EXTENT THAT JACK WOULD NOT SUPPORT CAR AT INDICATED POINT OR FLOOR. *AK
WHEELS
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 10, 1996
TORSION BAR SPLIT.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 25, 1996
THE REAR SINGLE AXLE IS RUSTING OUT SAME RECALL FOR THE 1987 # 92V001000 . *AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 17, 1996
KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE AT STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1994
CAMSHAFT BELT REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 22, 1996
HEAD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 17, 1995
TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1994
WATER PUMP PIPE REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 22, 1995
OIL PAN REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1994
DRIVE BELTS REPLACED. *SD
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1994
CONSTANT VELOCITY BOOT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT COUGHT FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Nov 13, 1995
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 30MPH IMPACT 9:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. TT
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 8, 1995
Incident date: Nov 5, 1995
METALLIC FUEL LINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE RUPTURED TWICE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
THE ALUMINUM HEADS CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. TT
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Feb 27, 1995
WHILE CHANGING TIRE, SUDDENLY THE JACK STAND COLLAPSED, DUE TO BROKEN WELD IN BASE OF STAND. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1989
ENGINE OVERHEATED/SEIZED DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 20, 1995
REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS RIPPED WAS RIPPED OUT. TT
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 2, 1995
REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED DUEV TO RUST. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 SUBARU GL
13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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 GL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE89004
Opened: Oct 14, 1988 , Closed: Jan 30, 1989
OIL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA88014
Opened: Jan 13, 1988 , Closed: Jun 29, 1990
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ISPECULIAR TO 1985 GL 4DOOR SEDAN AND STATIONWAGON.INSTALLED TO IMPROVESENSITIVITY AND LIMIT WEBBING MOVEMENT.REPLACED IN PRODUCTION BY NEW UNITTO PROVIDE 'COMMON USAGE WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS'.PART SALES WERE NEARLYTWICE 1984 AND 1986 ... Read more
PE87049
Opened: Aug 20, 1987 , Closed: Jan 7, 1988
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:SUBARU CLAIMS IT HAS NO IDENTIFIABLEPROBLEMWITH THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.HOWEVER, THE 1985 RETRACTOR ISUSED ONLY ON THE 1985 MODEL 4 DOOR AND STATION WAGON.PART SALES FOR THERETRACTOR ARE NEARLY DOUBLE 1984 AND 1986 MODEL RETRACTOR SALES.SIMILARLY15 PART NUMBERS W... Read more
SUBARU GL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU GL across all model years (1980, 1993).
21
Total Recalls
100
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths