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Subaru Baja Recall

SUBARU / BAJA
2005-2006

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V277000
EA09007NHTSA Action Number: EA09007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15633

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,633 Model Years 2005 and 2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE HOSE CONNECTION. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART.

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