Recall 78V181000: 1978–1979 Subaru Brat

Report received

Aug 17, 1978

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

23,000vehicles

Model years

1978–1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in the evaporative emission control system.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Subaru Brat0 complaints
• 1979 Subaru Brat0 complaints