Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104882 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Engine (General) |
| Production period | March 11, 1994 — December 21, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,099 units |
Defect
The engine ground wire lacks sufficient flexibility. Engine vibration stresses the wire over time and, in the worst case, the wire suffers a broken wire, preventing the engine from starting.
Corrective action
Replace the engine ground wire 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-FA7 | DOMINGO | FA7-002001 — FA7-007374 |
| E-FA8 | DOMINGO | FA8-002001 — FA8-014917 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機のアース線の柔軟性が不足しているため、原動機の振動等により、最悪の場合、ア ース線が断線し、原動機の始動ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、アース線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=3000089
Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis
number — and find every other recall for it — use the
chassis lookup on the home page.