Storage: tank assemblyRecall 92V-044 · 1992 Subaru Legacy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 92V-044 covers 9,500 1992 Subaru Legacy for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.
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 July 1, 1991 to January 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.