Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104851 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 13, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Window glass |
| Production period | April 26, 1989 — February 10, 1992 |
| Vehicles affected | 43,055 units |
Defect
On vehicles equipped with power windows, the driver-side switch that raises and lowers the door glass contains a manufacturing defect. Continued use causes a short circuit inside the switch, preventing the door glass from operating. In the worst case, a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective action
Inspect all vehicles and insert insulating synthetic rubber at the short-circuit location. Where the affected area is damaged, replace the switch with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-KH1 | REX2 | KH1-002004 — KH1-054460 |
| E-KH2 | REX2 | KH2-002005 — KH2-009620 |
| E-KH3 | REX2 | KH3-002004 — KH3-137644 |
| E-KH4 | REX2 | KH4-007469 — KH4-035297 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
パワーウィンド装着車において、ドアガラスを昇降させる運転者席側スイッチに製造不良 のものがあり、このままの状態で使用を続けると、当該スイッチ内部で短絡し、ドアガラ スの昇降ができなくなり、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両点検し、短絡する部位に絶縁用合成ゴムを挿入する。なお、当該部位が損傷してい るものは、良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000079