1983 Subaru GL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Subaru GL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Subaru GL. Newest first.
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 turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire, causing death.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Front seat belt EX tenders have a gap where children can put there fingers in and get cut when seat belt returns to its rest position
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failed due to sun deterioration. *ak
- Structure › Body
Sunvisor continuously comes down without assistance, causing driver to hit visor when getting in vehicle. (0ther vehicle on 486858) *skd
- Suspension › Rear
The rear inner arm assembly failed on both sides causing loss of control . tt vehicle IS inoperable currently in conumer's garage, consumer states the passenger side arm broke on a gradual left turn, as consumer turned the wheel to correct the skid the driver side arm broke causing the vehicle to spin 360 degree to the right with both rear wheels collapsed under the vehicle.*jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trailing arm corrosion
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This 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).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To 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.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813To 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.
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