1978 SUBARU BRAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
The 1978 SUBARU BRAT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT, potentially affecting up to 23,000 vehicles.
Recall 78V181000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 23,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED TUBE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT.
Safety Rating for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 SUBARU BRAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 SUBARU BRAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU BRAT
- 1978 SUBARU BRAT (current)
- 1979 SUBARU BRAT — 0 complaints
- 1982 SUBARU BRAT — 1 complaint
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