NHTSA recall 00V-393 (00V393000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 21, 2000 - about 1,456 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V393000
Also written as: 00V-393
Manufacturer number: WXZ-83
Reported: November 21, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~1,456
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES WITH LOT NUMBERS 0804 AND 0806 AND ALL FUEL HOSES WITH THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-393 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 2001

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.