Vehicle recall 88V052000 · April 5, 1988
Subaru DL, GL and 2 more models
Omission of information specified by FMVSS 210 from owner manual.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Omission of information specified by FMVSS 210 from owner manual.
- Consequence
- Fails to meet requirements of FMVSS 210 regarding childrestraint systems.
- Remedy
- Adhesive backed inserts will be furnished with the correct information.
- Notes
- System: owner manual/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 1988
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 10, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 60,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
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