Key Takeaway

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:RECEPTICLE:FUSE by SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. was recalled on March 11, 1983. What to do: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT FUSE HOLDER WITH AN INLINE FUEL HARNESS KIT.

NHTSA Ongoing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:RECEPTICLE:FUSE

Recalled: March 11, 1983 ~230,041 units affected 83V026

Description

THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE 25 AMP HEADLIGHT FUSE HOLDER. THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CAUSED BY THE LOOSENESS OF THE RIVET HOLDING THE FUSE HOLDER TO THE TERMINAL PLATE. EXCESS RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE SOLDERED END OF THE FUSE TO MELT. AN OPEN CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT OPERATE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT FUSE HOLDER WITH AN INLINE FUEL HARNESS KIT.

Products Affected

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Company Information

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT FUSE HOLDER WITH AN INLINE FUEL HARNESS KIT.

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