2005–2006 Subaru Baja recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Subaru is recalling 15,761 my 2005-2006 Baja vehicles. Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump.
💥 The risk
Fuel CAN leak from the hose connection. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket including all nipples with a new and stronger design part. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V277000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WVJ-20
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 15,761
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Owner phone
- 1-800-782-2783
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 23, 2009
- Built
- Mar 16, 2004 – Apr 18, 2006
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. WVJ-20.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .