| Issue ID | 1159484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10684241 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/11/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the temp gets into the teens or lower gas leaks in and around the engine. This is dangerous!! I have found fuel near area that get very hot, and i am worried about my family starting on fire. Soa recalled a few years to repair this issue, but not all that are affected. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
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