Suspension: rearRecall 90V-086 · Subaru vehicles
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 90V-086 covers 285,000 Subaru vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
What's wrong
The problem
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.
The risk
THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
The fix
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- TRAILING ARM CORROSIONNHTSA