Recall 09V-468
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2003 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-468
- Reported
- December 4, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 5,724 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Subaru recall no. Wvk-21.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Impreza 2002 to 2003
- Subaru WRX 2002 to 2003