Recall 92V-044
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1992 Subaru Legacy: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-044
- Reported
- April 1, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 9,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
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.
The fix
Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel tanks.vehicle description: passenger cars; station wagons.
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 1992