Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / WRX / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
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