Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104873 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | July 22, 1991 — June 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,468 units |
Defect
The air conditioner high-pressure hose is improperly assembled, allowing the crimp section of the hose to contact the rear wiring harness. Vehicle vibration and related movement can abrade and tear the harness insulation, causing a short circuit. In the worst case, the wiring may burn.
Corrective action
Inspect the air conditioner high-pressure hose routing on all vehicles and correct the installation where the hose contacts the rear harness. Replace the harness on any vehicle where harness damage is found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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-KS3 | Sambar | KS3-040003 — KS3-117527 |
| V-KS4 | Sambar | KS4-125309 — KS4-288150 |
| V-KV3 | Sambar | KV3-172993 — KV3-180138 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
エア・コンディショナの高圧ホースの取付けが不適切なため、リヤハーネスと高圧ホース のかしめ部が干渉するものがあり、車体の振動等により当該ハーネスの被覆が破れ、最悪 の場合、配線が短絡し、配線が焼損するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、エア・コンディショナの高圧ホースの取付けを点検し、リヤハーネスと干渉して いるものは修正する。また、当該ハーネスが損傷しているものは交換する。
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=3000085