NHTSA Recall 79V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V032000; Date: Jan. 19, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Subaru Subaru; 1978 Subaru Subaru; 1979 Subaru Subaru
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 83,000
Recall Summary:
A tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure build up in the fuel tank. This build up can occur under extremely high temperatures or extremely strong sunlight. As a result of this pressure build up, the fuel tank may bulge and, soon thereafter, develop a short hairline crack from which fuel will leak.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in place of the existing tube. Also, all fuel tanks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank assembly. Consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, a fire couldresult from the leak causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 23, 1979
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