Storage: tank assemblyRecall 78V-181 · 1978–1979 Subaru Brat

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 78V-181 covers 23,000 1978–1979 Subaru Brat for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected23,0001 model

ReportedAug 17, 1978Owners notified Nov 17, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED TUBE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE, VEHICLE DAMAGE ANDSERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS..

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Brat1978, 1979