SUBARU LEGACY 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-04-28 | 1992-04-01 | 1992-04-08 |
Production Dates: 1991-07-01 - 1992-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR SEAT CUSHION LATCHING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR REQUIRED A MACHINE TAP TO CLEAR THE OPENING FOR A MOUNTING BOLT. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED WHEN THE TAP WAS USED.
THE PUNCTURE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE FUELTO LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE WHEN LEAKS OCCUR NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.
