NHTSA Complaint #10556307 — 2003 SUBARU FORESTER
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10556307 |
| Vehicle | 2003 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 102,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
2003 FORESTER HAS HEAVY SMELLS OF FUEL WHEN STARTING IN COLD WEATHER ONLY. THIS WAS PREVENT LAST WINTER AND HAS RETURNED THIS WINTER. FUEL VAPORS ARE VERY DANGEROUS. SUBARU SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE. *TR
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