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2012 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1107961
Internal NHTSA #	10630794
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2012
File date	01/10/13
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. smd the dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. However, the consumer continued to experience intermittent problems with the ignition. The consumer went to another dealer, at which time, they diagnosed the ignition issue as a software problem and stated that it was fixed with an update to the firmware. However, he continued to have the same ignition problem, but on a more frequent basis. The consumer went back to the dealer, where they stated the problem was the battery. Despite the new battery replacement, he continued to have the same problem at the same frequency. The consumer returned to the dealer, where they stated the problem was with the fuel pump, but were unable to confirm the diagnosis 100% until their fuel pump mechanic made further inquires with the subaru factory. The consumer made another appointment, as it was finally confirmed the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The consumer was then informed, the part was not available. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	SURFSIDE, FL
VIN pattern	JF2SHADC3CHXXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type
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Tire size
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Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	LEHMAN SUBARU
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	MIAMI
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code

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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2012 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru FORESTER Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump Problems, Complaints and Defects

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