NHTSA Complaint #10561131 — 2004 SUBARU FORESTER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10561131
Vehicle	2004 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 2, 2013
Date Filed	January 23, 2014
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/12/14 UPDATED 3/12/14*CN THE FUEL LINES, CLAMPS AND UPPER INTAKE GASKETS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINES WERE CRACKED. UPDATED 04/01/14

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