| Issue ID | 1254789 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10820999 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 24/01/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a strong gasoline smell inside the car when the heat is on and the outside air temperature is around 30f or colder. The odor occurs regardless of whether the car is moving or not. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAYNE, PA |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG696X4HXXXXXX |
| 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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