Subaru of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Subaru of America, Inc. in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 5, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V029000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 32,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED LEVER AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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