Vehicle speed controlRecall 81V-029 · 1981 Subaru Subaru
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 81V-029 covers 32,000 1981 Subaru Subaru for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED LEVER AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUBARU AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THROTTLE SHOULD REMAIN OPEN AND VEHICLE IS IN GEAR,THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TOTHE ENGINE RUNNING UNCONTROLLABLY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1980 to February 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.