NHTSA Recall 81V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V029000; Date: Mar. 5, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Subaru Subaru
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 32,000
Recall Summary:
Upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance. This will cause the carburetor throttle to fail to return to the idle position.
How to Fix:
Defective throttle lever will be replaced with a newly designed lever at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with Subaru air conditioning. System: fuel; throttle linkage. Consequences of defect: if throttle should remain open and vehicle is in gear,the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident due tothe engine running uncontrollably.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1981
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