Defect Description For Recall
A Tube In The Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Can Become Obstructed, Causing Excessive Pressure To Build Up In The Fuel Tank. This Usually Occurs In Extremely High Temperatures Or Intense Sunlight. Excessive Pressure Build-Up Causes The Fuel Tank To Bulge. A Short Hairline Crack May Develop And Fuel Leakage May Result.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BRAT
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
78V181000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Will Install A Newly Designed Tube And Valve Assembly In The Evaporative Emission Control System.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23000
Date Owners Notified
19781117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19780817