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2007 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	757059
Internal NHTSA #	10301935
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2007
File date	06/08/09
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns 2007 subaru forester. She purchased a brand new vehicle in july 2007 . She smelled gasoline fumes within the vehicle while driving 25 mph. The dealer replaced the fuel cover valve at 13,000 and 15,000 miles; however, some of the parts used during the repair were the faulty parts. The manufacturer stated that they would not issue a recall; although, both fuel cover valves were cracked. The axle was also replaced six months after the vehicle was purchased. The contact is concerned that the failure will recur. The manufacturer advised her that they would pay her $2,500 towards a new vehicle; however, she wants the dealer to replace the vehicle. The most recent failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 09/28/10
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	59000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	PHOENIX, AZ
VIN pattern	JF1SG63667HXXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	22/07/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	25
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Dealer's name	SALAZAR SUBARU
Dealer's telephone number	623-298-1200
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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