Vehicle recall 88V029000 · March 9, 1988
1988 Subaru Justy
Insufficient clearance between the relocated alternator wiring and the solenoid hose alternator wiring stay bracket can cause wire chaffing and an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Insufficient clearance between the relocated alternator wiring and the solenoid hose alternator wiring stay bracket can cause wire chaffing and an electrical short.
- Consequence
- An electrical short could result in smoke and possiblyan engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Modify by removing the solenoid hose/alternator stay bracket.
- Notes
- System: alternatorvehicle description: 4 wheel drive vehicles equipped with an accessory subaruair conditioning system.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 1988
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 23, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Justy (1988): 1988
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