NHTSA Recall 00V393000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,456 vehicles. It affects 2001 Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WXZ-83 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Possible fuel leakage of under-hood fuel hoses at low ambient temperatures (-40 degrees c) once the fuel hoses age and become less flexible.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for under-hood fuel hoses with lot numbers 0804 and 0806 and all fuel hoses with those numbers will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began january 26, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V393000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.