Subaru · Canada · Crit
Subaru Brat, GLF +3 more: Electrical
Affects Subaru Brat, GLF, Standard, GL, DL · 1981–1982 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
The front main wiring harness, which is routed behind the maintenance free battery may chafe against the threads of the rear battery hold-down rod, exposing the wirind. This could lead top an electrical short and possibly result in an engine compartment fire.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational