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Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle.

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1981 SUBARU SUBARU NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECALL INFORMATION

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT MAIN WIRING HARNESS CHAFES AGAINST THE THREADS OF THE REAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN ROD. CHAFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY THE EXPOSED WIRES.

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1982-12-20

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 82V130000

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

1981 SUBARU SUBARU NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 94564

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall Remedy: THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE WIRING HARNESS AND REAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN ROD. THESE PROTECTIVE COVERS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.

1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ANDMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.