Recalls › 82V130000

NHTSA recall 82V130000

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Subaru Subaru

Reported Dec 20, 198294,564 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Built Apr 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1982

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Subaru
19811982

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.