Vehicle recall 85V132000 · October 21, 1985
1985 Subaru XT
Excessive tolerance variation may have created a gap between the bumper bracket rail and the right front frame of the rear side member.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.
- Notes
- System: fuel system air vent hose. Vehicle description: coupe passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 1985
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
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