NHTSA recall 09V468000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Subaru Impreza and 1 more
Reported Dec 4, 20095,724 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number WVK-21Built Sep 22, 2000 – Sep 12, 2002
The defect
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 remedy
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.