| Issue ID | 888972 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10432733 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/10/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle he noticed an overpowering smell of gas. Once he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that there was a leak near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel tank was fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT HOREB, WI |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C057XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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