Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104881 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Power Steering |
| Production period | July 1991 — November 27, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,954 units |
Defect
The rubber hose in the hydraulic power steering system has insufficient durability. The hose may develop a crack, causing a fluid leak. In the worst case, steering effort increases significantly.
Corrective action
Replace the power steering rubber hose on all vehicles with a corrected/revised 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-CXD | スバルアルシオーネＳＶＸ | CXD-002001 — CXD-003905 |
| E-CXW | スバルアルシオーネＳＶＸ | CXW-002003 — CXW-007287 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
油圧式パワーステアリング装置のゴムホースに耐久性の不足しているものがあり、最悪の 場合、当該ゴムホースに亀裂が入り、油が漏れハンドルが重くなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ゴムホースを改善品と交換する。
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=3000088