| Make : SUBARU | Model : SUBARU | Year : 1978 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V032000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790423 | Date Received by ODI: 19790119 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 83000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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