1981 SUBARU SUBARU RECALL - #81V029000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 SUBARU SUBARU |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1980 - 2/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/1981 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/19/1981 |
| # Affected |
32,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED LEVER AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1981 SUBARU SUBARU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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