1987 Subaru GL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 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.
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt IS used heavily in winter.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Install a modified design preheat tube.
Owner complaints
17 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
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
The rear outboard seatbelt anchors have rusted. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
Emergency parking brake failed to release, causing pads/disc to overheat.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift · Structure › Frame and members
Frame rotted to the extent that jack would not support car at indicated point or floor. *ak
- Wheels
Wheel fell off, causing accident. (New jersey police report)
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Torsion bar split.
- Suspension › Rear
The rear single axle IS rusting out same recall for the 1987 # 92v001000 . *ak *slc
- Electrical system › Ignition
Key can be removed from ignition while in drive at stop. please describe details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
Water pump pipe replaced. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the vehicle stalled out, the consumer parked the vehicle, while the vehicle was parked it cought fire, engine compartment fire. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driving vehicle at speed of 30mph impact 9:00 position, drivers side lap/shoulder belt will not retract causing injuries. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Metallic fuel line inside the vehicle ruptured twice. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The aluminum heads cracked due to excessive heat. tt
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
While changing tire, suddenly the jack stand collapsed, due to broken weld in base of stand. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine overheated/seized due to water pump failure. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Rear seat shoulder belts ripped was ripped out. tt
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts failed duev to rust. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
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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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