Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000816 - 20000825 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V393000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010126 | Date Received by ODI: 20001121 | Date Added to Database: 20001129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WXZ-83 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1456 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE OF UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (-40 DEGREES C) ONCE THE FUEL HOSES AGE AND BECOME LESS FLEXIBLE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES WITH LOT NUMBERS 0804 AND 0806 AND ALL FUEL HOSES WITH THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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