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NHTSA recall 79V032000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Subaru Subaru

Reported Jan 19, 197983,000 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Subaru
197719781979

Notes

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.