NHTSA Complaint #10104554 — 2002 SUBARU WRX

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10104554
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU WRX
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	December 20, 2004
Date Filed	December 27, 2004
Mileage	44,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

THERE IS A VERY HEAVY RAW FUEL SMELL COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT! I LIVE IN MINNESOTA AND THIS WEEK WAS VERY COLD (0 DEGREES F). I CAN SEE FUEL LEAKING IN MY ENGINE BAY AND GAS FUMES ARE ALL OVER WHEN I POP MY HOOD. I HAVE A 2002 SUBARU WRX AND MY CAR HAS A TECHINCAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND MY CAR COULD START ON FIRE AT ANY MOMENT WITH FUEL LEAKING ON MY HOT ENGINE. WHY DOESN'T SUBARU FIX THIS FOR FREE WHEN IT IS PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES IN DANGER? *AK

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