Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V016000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 170,000 affected units, FUEL:CARBURETOR:UNKNOWN TYPE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V016000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-11T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:carburetor:unknown type

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 170,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-64q4_dezn~myn7

NHTSA ID: 79V016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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