Recall 92V-001: 1985–1987 Subaru DL, 1985–1987 Subaru GL and 1 more
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Dec 2, 1992, covering about 147,000 vehicles.
The problem
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
The risk
Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.
The fix
Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.
Notes
System: rear suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: subaru of america has informed NHTSA that the parts necessary to repairthese cars will not be available until march 1992. If you have an urgentproblem, call the subaru toll free phone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 92V001000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru DL | 1985, 1986, 1987 | All years |
| Subaru GL | 1985, 1986, 1987 | All years |
| Subaru XT | 1985, 1986, 1987 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 92V-001?
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
How is recall 92V-001 fixed?
Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.