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Recall campaign81V029000

Recall 81V029000: 1981 Subaru Subaru

Vehicle speed control
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.

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.