Recall 81V029000: 1981 Subaru Subaru
- Report received
- Mar 5, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 32,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
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
Upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance. This will cause the carburetor throttle to fail to return to the idle position.
Remedy
Defective throttle lever will be replaced with a newly designed lever at no charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Subaru Subaru0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.