NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation PE08064

Preliminary Evaluation · FUEL PUMP LEAK · Opened 2008-11-14 · Closed 2009-05-21

Investigation

Action number: PE08064
Type: Preliminary Evaluation
Open date: 2008-11-14
Close date: 2009-05-21
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Affected makes: SUBARU
Affected components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Affected model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Affected (make, year) variants: 12

Summary

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION (NIPPLE) ON THE OUTLET (PRESSURE) SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP.AS A RESULT OF ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUBARU IN RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA 09-007.

Source

Authoritative: NHTSA ODI investigation page
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