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2004 Subaru WRX Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	851238
Internal NHTSA #	10393598
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	WRX
Model Year	2004
File date	03/01/11
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2004 wrx and when the vehicle is left outside during very cold temperatures, at startup, there is a prominent fuel smell. This seems to occur if i leave the vehicle parked for an extended period of time (3+ hours) at 20 degree f or below. There have been numerous reports regarding this defect reported on the nasioc forums. In addition, there is a recall regarding this same defect for the 2002-2003 wrx's. I am greatly concerned about the risks associate with raw fuel being dispersed on the engine upon startup.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOISE, ID
VIN pattern	JF1GD29634GXXXXXX
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?
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No. of fatalities
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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Type of child seat code
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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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2004 Subaru WRX Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru WRX Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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