Recall - Fuel Delivery Line Replacement: Overview
NUMBER WVK-21DATE: DECEMBER 2009
APPLICABILITY:
2002 & 2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
SUBJECT:
ENGINE FUEL LINE
INTRODUCTION
Subaru has initiated a voluntary regional recall to replace a specific engine fuel line and hose on certain 2002 and 2003 model year Impreza WRX models currently registered in the 16 "cold weather" states listed below.
In extremely cold outside temperatures, the fuel delivery line/hose located under the engine intake manifold may temporarily seep some fuel during initial cold engine start up. If this condition occurs, vehicle occupants may notice the smell of fuel. To correct this condition, affected vehicles will require replacement of the engine fuel delivery line and hose.
Additionally, Subaru will provide an extended 12 year/unlimited mileage warranty for this condition to owners of affected vehicles located in the remaining 34 states. Please refer to Subaru Service Bulletin 01-170-09 for additional information.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
^ All 2002 & certain 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX models
This recall will be limited to vehicles currently registered in states within NOAA Climate Zone 1. Those states are as follows:
Affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart below. Prior to performing repairs, confirm coverage for potentially affected vehicles by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function at Subarunet.com.
Note:
Vehicles that have already had the line/hose replaced with the later production part will show as "completed".
OWNER NOTIFICATION
SOA will prepare and mail Owner Notification Letters to owners of affected vehicles on or around December 18, 2009.
A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is shown in this bulletin.
Additionally, Subaru will follow up in early CY 2010 with letters to owners that it will provide an extended 12 year/unlimited mileage warranty for this condition to owners of affected vehicles located in the remaining 34 states. Please refer to Subaru Service Bulletin 01-170-09 for additional information.
DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers located in the 16 affected states are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
New or used vehicles listed in a recall/campaign that are in dealer stock must be:
^ Immediately identified.
^ Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair.
^ Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin.
Any Authorized Subaru Dealer failing to perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo) prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 USC �30165(a) of the Safety Act, and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement.
PARTS INFORMATION
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Type or print the necessary information on a Service Program identification label. The completed label should be attached to the vehicle's upper radiator support. Additional; labels are available through the Customer Dealer Services Department (CDS).
CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES
Credit to perform this recall will be based on the submission of properly completed repair order information. dealers may submitt claims through Vehicle Claim Entry on Subarunet.