Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V032000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 83,000 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 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 Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V032000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-19T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 83,000

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 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qbx7_4q8c-thaa

NHTSA ID: 79V032000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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