What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1979019
- Recall date
- 30 January 1979
- Make
- Subaru
- Models
- Gl, Dl, Brat
- Model years
- 1977 to 1978
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 5,270
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles operated at low temperatures (-29c), condensed moisture in the crankcase could be drawn into the carburetor and freeze. This condition could result in secondary throttle valve shaft icing which may cause the accelerator to stick in the open throttle position.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1979019.