| Issue ID | 1243998 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10808643 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/12/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dangerous!! I am the recent proud owner of a 2004 subaru forester xt. A couple of days ago we got our first freeze. I walk out to start my car and it's not turning over and a strong fuel smell is filling the cabin. I keep trying thinking that it may turn over. With no luck, and fearing something is wrong (or may possibly blow up), i stop and get out. Taking a closer look having parked it some dirt, i see that it is visibly moist under my car. The ground is saturated with gas. Luckily it didn't contact any spark in the engine or i wasn't smoking, because i wouldn't be here today to tell this story. It was a ton of gas. Please fix this before someone dies or gets seriously injured. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 185000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG69624HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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