Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104874 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Fuel Pump |
| Production period | February 19, 1990 — October 26, 1993 |
| Vehicles affected | 230,190 units |
Defect
In carbureted engines, the fuel pump contact points wear over time. In the worst case, the fuel pump stops operating and the engine stalls.
Corrective action
Replace the fuel pump on all vehicles with a contactless-type fuel pump.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| V-KS3 | Sambar | KS3-002003 — KS3-077429 |
| V-KS4 | Sambar | KS4-002001 — KS4-174755 |
| V-KV3 | Sambar | KV3-002007 — KV3-113316 |
| V-KV4 | Sambar | KV4-002090 — KV4-095588 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
気化機方式の原動機において、燃料ポンプの接点が摩耗し、最悪の場合、燃料ポンプが作 動しなくなり、原動機が停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該燃料ポンプを無接点式の燃料ポンプと交換する。
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=3000086
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number — and find every other recall for it — use the
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