Recall 09V468000: Fuel Line Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Subaru/Impreza WRX 2002-2003

MANUFACTURER: Subaru of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 01, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V468000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09011

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5724

SUMMARY:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 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, Arkansas, 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NOTES:
Subaru recall No. WVK-21. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.