NHTSA recall 88V029000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Subaru Justy
Reported Mar 9, 19883,000 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Built Mar 1, 1987 – Mar 1, 1988
The defect
Insufficient clearance between the relocated alternator wiring and the solenoid hose alternator wiring stay bracket can cause wire chaffing and an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short could result in smoke and possiblyan engine compartment fire.
The remedy
Modify by removing the solenoid hose/alternator stay bracket.