Subaru Subaru 1978
Model Subaru made in 1978 by Subaru got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V016000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1976 to 08/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 170000 | 04/30/1979 | ODI | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/11/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: if either situation occurs while driving in traffic, avehicle accident may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V032000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 83000 | 04/23/1979 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 01/19/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 97060601145 | 06/06/1997 | 53024 | Procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP80017 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/21/1980 | 09/26/1980 | ENGINE FIRES | ||
| Engine fires | ||||||