| Make : SUBARU | Model : SUBARU | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19801201 - 19810201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V029000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810519 | Date Received by ODI: 19810305 | Date Added to Database: 19810311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 32000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED LEVER AT NO CHARGE. |
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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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