2002–2003 Subaru Impreza & 2002–2003 Subaru WRX recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Impreza WRX vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado, wisconsin, new york, wyoming, michigan, alaska, new hampshire, vermont, and maine. During cold starts, typically under extremely cold temperatures, fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line could occur where the line connects with a rubber hose.
💥 The risk
Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 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
- 09V468000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WVK-21
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 5,724
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Owner phone
- 1-800-782-2783
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 31, 2009
- Built
- Sep 22, 2000 – Sep 12, 2002
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. WVK-21.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 .