NHTSA Recall 09V468000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V468000; Date: Dec. 4, 2009
Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Subaru Impreza; 2003 Subaru Impreza; 2002 Subaru WRX; 2003 Subaru WRX
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,724
Recall Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 impreza wrx vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado, wisconsin, new york, wyoming, michigan, alaska, new hampshire, vermont, and maine. During cold starts, typically under extremely cold temperatures, fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line could occur where the line connects with a rubber hose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2009. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall Notes:
Subaru recall no. Wvk-21. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 31, 2009
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