NHTSA Recall 92V001000: Suspension: rear
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 147,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Subaru Dl.
| NHTSA campaign | 92V001000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | December 2, 1992 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 1992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
Safety risk
Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.
Remedy
Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.
Notes
System: rear suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: subaru of america has informed NHTSA that the parts necessary to repairthese cars will not be available until march 1992. If you have an urgentproblem, call the subaru toll free phone number 1-800-subaru-3 (1-800-782-2783).
Vehicles covered by recall 92V001000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Dl | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Subaru Gl | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Subaru Xt | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.