NHTSA Complaint #10150616 — 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10150616
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	February 18, 2006
Date Filed	February 19, 2006
Mileage	33,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

IN COLD WEATHER (SUB-FREEZING), I SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF MY 2002 SUBURU IMPREZA WRX. THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS EQUALLY STRONG UNDER THE HOOD. ONE MUST DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN, WITH NO HEAT, SO AS TO AVOID LIGHT-HEADINESS. *JB

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