Recall
Subaru Legacy — 92V044000
NHTSA ID
92V044000
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-04-01
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
9,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.