Subaru Subaru 1979
Model Subaru made in 1979 by Subaru got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1979
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |