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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005055853 | Incident Date: Sep, 30 2005 |
| Consumer's City: VIRGINIA BEACH | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: LEGACY | Model Year: 2005 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4S4BP61C957 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 12 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 06 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local dealership where the problem could not be duplicated. the vehicle continued to smell of gasoline and the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer where it was discovered fluid was leaking from the steering area. the leak was repaired, but the odor of gasoline continued. the odor is strongest after the vehicle has been sitting for a period of two hours or more. the odor disappears after driving a hundred yards or more. the amount of fuel in the tank does not have any impact on the odor. the vehicle was returned to the dealer again, it was determined the vehicle was operating normally and the dealer only suggested making an adjustment to the brand of gasoline being used. updated 03/03/06. *jb |
