NHTSARecalled Aug 17, 1978 · #78V181000
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED TUBE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.