Vehicle recall 82V130000 · December 20, 1982

1981-1982 Subaru Subaru

On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. Chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.
Remedy: The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. These protective covers will be provided free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmission andmaintenance free batteries.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: an electrical short can result in an engine compartmentfire and personal injury to vehicle passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V130000
Reported to NHTSA: December 20, 1982
Filed by: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: April 6, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 94,564
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 82V130000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Subaru Subaru (1981-1982): 1982, 1981

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