Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V072000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V072000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,351
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-27
Owners notified
1993-04-24

Defect description

THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Safety risk

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

A MODIFIED REPLACEMENT FUEL VENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM TO REDUCE LEAKING.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Subaru Impreza1993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.