NHTSA Complaint #10562040 — 2001 SUBARU FORESTER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10562040
Vehicle	2001 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	December 18, 2013
Date Filed	January 29, 2014
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

IN COLD WEATHER WE GET A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THE SMELL ENTERS THE CAR AND GIVES EVERYONE A HEADACHE. OTHER SUBARU OWNERS WE KNOW HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SUBARU KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT MAKE A RECALL. ESTIMATES FOR A FIX RUN ABOUT $300. *TR

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