NHTSA Recall 79V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V016000; Date: Jan. 11, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Subaru Subaru; 1978 Subaru Subaru
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 170,000
Recall Summary:
Unsatisfactory engine operation and throttle valve sticking may occur under long hours of high speed driving in outside temperatures of approximately 20 degrees fahrenheit and below. This is caused by condensed water vapor drawn from the crankcase ventilating system which ices up the carburetor. This can lead to gradual loss of vehicle power and eventual stalling of vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will equip all affected vehicles with a revised design crankcase ventilation and carburetor shield. An automatic temperature control, designed to shoot hot air into the carburetor to reduce icing, will also be installed. This will be done without cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; carburetor. Consequences of defect: if either situation occurs while driving in traffic, avehicle accident may occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1979
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