Subaru · Canada · Mod
Subaru GL, DL: Fuel System
Affects Subaru GL, DL · 1977–1978 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, some orifices incorporated in the evaporative control system of the fuel tank may not have the correct dimension. This condition can result in increased fuel vapour pressures in the tank due to insufficient ventilation and can cause the fuel tank to split when the vehicle is exposed to long, repeated periods of strong sunlight.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational