Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 88V-029 · 1988 Subaru Justy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 88V-029 covers 3,000 1988 Subaru Justy for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RELOCATED ALTERNATOR WIRING AND THE SOLENOID HOSE ALTERNATOR WIRING STAY BRACKET CAN CAUSE WIRE CHAFFING AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN SMOKE AND POSSIBLYAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
MODIFY BY REMOVING THE SOLENOID HOSE/ALTERNATOR STAY BRACKET.
SYSTEM: ALTERNATORVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ACCESSORY SUBARUAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.