1979 Subaru Subaru Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
83,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V032000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: April 23rd, 1979

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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