1979 SUBARU SUBARU Recall

Campaign:: 79V032000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Affected:: 83,000
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.
Correction:: 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.
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.

1979 SUBARU SUBARU TSB