NHTSA recall 03V-303 (03V303000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 20, 2003 - about 7,874 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V303000
Also written as: 03V-303
Manufacturer number: WWO-98
Reported: August 20, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~7,874
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION FUEL FILLER HOSE CLAMP.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP ON THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-303 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 2004

Subaru Outback - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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