NHTSA Complaint #10819454 — 2002 SUBARU LEGACY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10819454
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 8, 2016
Date Filed	January 11, 2016
Mileage	132,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE FUEL LINES LEAK OUT RAW GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT ENGINE ANY TIME IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL LINE BUT IT STILL LEAKS WHEN COLD. THIS IS A VERY GREAT FIRE HAZARD.

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