Recall 09V277000: Subaru Baja
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary
The problem. Subaru is recalling 15,761 my 2005-2006 baja vehicles. Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump.
The risk. Fuel can leak from the hose connection. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket including all nipples with a new and stronger design part. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Subaru recall no. Wvj-20.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 .
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V277000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVJ-20
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Report received
- July 17, 2009
- Owners notified
- October 23, 2009
- Built
- Mar 16, 2004 – Apr 18, 2006
- Units affected
- 15,761
- Initiated by
- an NHTSA defect investigation
Affected vehicles
Related NHTSA investigations
- EA09007 – Fuel pump leaks
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.