| Issue ID | 717161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262696 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Strong fuel smell on cold days when ambient temperature is below ~35-40 degrees f. Occurs without fail based on outside temperature and cold motor but goes away after engine has warmed. Dealer made minor adjustments (tightened lines) but states if problem returns, then fuel lines will need to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAK PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | JF1GD70654LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 0 |
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