Vehicle recall 89V103000 · June 23, 1989
Subaru DL and GL
The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.
- Consequence
- This could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Install a modified design preheat tube.
- Notes
- System:engine/preheat tubes.vehicle description:4-door sedan, 3 door coupe and station wagon, 4-wheeldrive (4WD) carburetor equipped vehicles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V103000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 1989
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 31, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
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