NHTSA Complaint #11175853 — 2005 SUBARU BAJA FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11175853
Vehicle	2005 SUBARU BAJA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 8, 2019
Date Filed	February 9, 2019
Mileage	100,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL. WHEN TANK IS FULL THE PRESENCE OF THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING. OTHER 2005 BAJA'S HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL, BUT MINE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I CAN'T PARK IN A GARAGE DUE TO LIFE THREATENING REASONS AND IT COULD IGNITE RIGHT NOW. PLEASE HELP ME.

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