Recall 79V032000: 1977–1979 Subaru Subaru

Report received

Jan 19, 1979

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

83,000vehicles

Model years

1977–1979

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 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

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