Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V181000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V181000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 23,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure to build up in the fuel tank. This usually occurs in extremely high temperatures or intense sunlight. Excessive pressure build-up causes the fuel tank to bulge. A short hairline crack may develop and fuel leakage may result.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in the evaporative emission control system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V181000
Report Received Date: 1978-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 23,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure to build up in the fuel tank. This usually occurs in extremely high temperatures or intense sunlight. Excessive pressure build-up causes the fuel tank to bulge. A short hairline crack may develop and fuel leakage may result.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in the evaporative emission control system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uy9t-cnxs-zsit
NHTSA ID: 78V181000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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