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1991 Subaru Xt

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Corrective Action

delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

1991 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1990 Subaru Xt

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Corrective Action

delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

1990 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1989 Subaru Xt

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Corrective Action

delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

1989 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1988 Subaru Xt

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

omission of information specified by fmvss 210 from owner manual.

Corrective Action

fails to meet requirements of fmvss 210 regarding childrestraint systems.

Recall Notes

adhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information.

1988 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1987 Subaru Xt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.

Corrective Action

operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.

Recall Notes

rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.

1987 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1986 Subaru Xt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.

Corrective Action

operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.

Recall Notes

rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.

1986 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1985 Subaru Xt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.

Corrective Action

operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.

Recall Notes

rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.

1985 Subaru Xt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

1985 Subaru Xt

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Consequence of Defect

excessive tolerance variation may have created a gap between the bumper bracket rail and the right front frame of the rear side member. this could result in insufficient spot welding adhesion at this location. under rear impact conditions, bumper could break loose and damage the air vent hose. this may cause fuel to leak in access of the maximum requirement of fmvss 301. consequence of defect: fuel leakage caused by a rear end collision may contribute to a fire if a source of ignition is present.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

install a protector kit on the air vent hose.