| Issue ID | 1569424 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11217372 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/06/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While in my driveway upon starting my 2018 outback i smelled strong odor of gasoline. Popped the hood and saw the fuel supply line spraying the entire engine compartment with gas mist/droplets in a full blown shower. I turned the car off,visually inspected the fuel supply line and saw that it had ruptured near the engine plenum intake, approximate size 1/8" |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2850 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT REPUBLIC, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC6J3XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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