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NHTSA Recall 09V468000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,724 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Impreza.

5,724
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2009
owners notified (December 31)
NHTSA campaign09V468000
Manufacturer campaignWVK-21
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedDecember 4, 2009
Owner notificationDecember 31, 2009
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V468000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Impreza2002, 2003
Subaru WRX2002, 2003

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.