Storage: tank assemblyRecall 79V-032 · 1977–1979 Subaru Subaru
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 79V-032 covers 83,000 1977–1979 Subaru Subaru for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V032000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULDRESULT FROM THE LEAK CAUSING VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.