NHTSA recall 92V-044 (92V044000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 1, 1992 - about 9,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V044000
Also written as: 92V-044
Reported: April 1, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~9,500
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 1992

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