Vehicle recall 90V086000 · May 7, 1990

Subaru DL and GL

Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.

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

Summary: Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
Consequence: The corrosion could affect the operation and control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Rust proof or replace rear suspension, as necessary.
Notes: System: rear suspension.vehicle description: front wheel drive passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V086000
Reported to NHTSA: May 7, 1990
Filed by: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: October 5, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 285,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear

Recall 90V086000 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 DL (1980-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Subaru GL (1980-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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