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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005004824 | Incident Date: Jan, 02 2005 |
Consumer's City: WALNUT CREEK | Consumer's State: CA |
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
Model Name: WRX | Model Year: 2002 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: JF1GG296X2G | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 05 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While the vehicle was parked, the driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. while starting the vehicle, the consumer noticed fumes coming from the rear. the vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the fuel hose needed to be replaced. *jb when the vehicle was at altitude and the temperature was below 32 degrees fahrenheit, fuel would leak out of the line due to the rubber connection on the metal valves. the cabin would fill up with fuel odor's which were very strong. *sc *jb |