Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104871 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Engine (general) |
| Production period | July 11, 1995 — March 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,304 units |
Defect
On vehicles equipped with electronically controlled fuel injection engines, the ground wire routing is improperly configured. Engine vibration and related forces may cause the ground wire to break. In the worst case, the engine may stall.
Corrective action
Inspect the ground wire on all vehicles and correct the routing where improper. Where the ground wire shows signs of damage, replace it with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| V-KV3 | Sambar | KV3-159132 — KV3-181580 |
| V-KV4 | Sambar | KV4-128371 — KV4-147649 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
電子制御式燃料噴射方式の原動機において、アース線の取回しに不適切なものがあり、原 動機の振動等により、最悪の場合、アース線が切断し、原動機が停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、アース線を点検し、取回しが不適切なものは修正する。また、アース線が損傷し ているおそれがあるものは、アース線を良品と交換する。
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=3000083