| Issue ID | 964473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10498062 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/02/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru forester. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, a fuel smell emitted. The contact moved the vehicle and noticed that there was a puddle of fuel on the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and they stated that a rodent crawled into the vehicle and ate the gas line and the line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not respond. The failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH6DCXAHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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