Subaru Brat 1978
Model Brat made in 1978 by Subaru got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V181000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/17/1978 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/17/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in the evaporative emission control system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a fire, vehicle damage andserious injury to vehicle passengers.. | |||||||||||||||