| Issue ID | 1037473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562750 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/01/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After cold start (~10f) experienced severe fuel vapor odors in cabin. Dealer tightened easily accessible fuel line clamps next day. Two days later same problem, severe fuel vapor incursion into cabin. Was forced to drive sunday with windows open. Monday back to dealer. Was told fuel line problem may be deeper, caused by combo of cold weather and alcohol deteriorating lines. Also that relevant parts are on backorder due to this being an endemic problem. Its dangerous and inconvenient as we need our 4 wheel drive vehicle in these conditions. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANN ARBOR, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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