Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104883 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Speedometer |
| Production period | March 11, 1994 — October 31, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,328 units |
Defect
The speedometer drive gear on manual transmission vehicles is made from an unsuitable material. The gear wears over time and, in the worst case, the speedometer stops functioning.
Corrective action
Replace the speedometer drive gear 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 — FA7-004958 |
| E-FA8 | DOMINGO | FA8-002007 — FA8-010752 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
手動変速機付車のスピードメータギヤの材質等に不適切なものがあり、当該ギヤが摩耗し 、最悪の場合、速度計が機能しなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、スピードメータギヤ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=3000090
Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis
number — and find every other recall for it — use the
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