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2005 SUBARU Baja FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #13E065000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Airtex Products, LP
What Happened
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
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Critical #09V277000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel pump has a possible problem with a hose connection that could crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks from the hose connection and there's an ignition source, like a spark, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
We'll replace the fuel pump bracket and nipples with a stronger one for free, and the work will start in September 2009.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,761 MY 2005-2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE HOSE CONNECTION. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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Other SUBARU Baja 2005 Recalls

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Other SUBARU Baja Years

2006
10 recalls
2004
10 recalls
2003
10 recalls

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