Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
FUEL PUMP LEAK
Action number
PE08064
Opened
Nov 14, 2008
Closed
May 21, 2009
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
What NHTSA is examining
Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in the leakage of gasoline from the fuel pump.as a result of additional reports and other information provided by subaru in response to the agency's investigation, this investigation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea 09-007.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.