Recall 79V016000: 1977–1978 Subaru Subaru

Report received

Jan 11, 1979

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

170,000vehicles

Model years

1977–1978

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1977 Subaru Subaru0 complaints
• 1978 Subaru Subaru0 complaints