| Issue ID | 960340 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493559 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/01/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In cold temperatures, there is a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin and in the engine compartment. Fuel is leaking but the dealer was unable to locate it when brought in on a warmer day. Fuel leaks in cold temperatures is a recurrent problem with this make/model/year as evidence by: similar complaints in subaru forums. Similar problems in related models (subaru wrx) this is a danger to health and safety and a recall should be issued. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHEATON, IL |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG69674GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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