NHTSA Complaint #11176149 — 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11176149
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 15, 2018
Date Filed	February 11, 2019
Mileage	141,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

IN COLD TEMPERATURES THE FUEL LEAKS FROM RUBBER FUEL LINES ONTO THE FUEL RAIL AND MANIFOLD RESULTING IN A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING INTO THE VEHICLES CABIN. WHEN AT A STOP WITH THE VEHICLE IDILING THE SMELL IS OVERWHELMING. NOT NEARLY AS BAD WHILE DRIVING.

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