NHTSA Complaint #10561163 — 2002 SUBARU LEGACY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10561163
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 2, 2013
Date Filed	January 23, 2014
Mileage	157,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

IN VERY COLD WEATHER (<20-25 DEGREES F) THERE IS A RAW FUEL SMELL THAT FILLS THE INTERIOR CABIN. THIS OCCASIONALLY IMPROVED WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP BUT RETURNS WHEN RESTATING THE CAR. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING FOR A DEFECT THAT MAY LEAD TO FIRE. *TR

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