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This is a US Recall, so usually when the NTHSA issues one, Transport Canada follows with-in a few weeks, so to anyone that has an affected car this is a heads up for you.


2002-'03 Subaru Impreza WRX Recalled for Fire Hazard
Source: NHTSA
Dec 14, 2009

WASHINGTON — Subaru is recalling 5,724 2002-'03 Impreza WRX vehicles sold in 16 cold-weather states because fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The vehicles were originally sold in or are registered in South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Colorado, Wisconsin, New York, Wyoming, Michigan, Alaska, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.

"During cold starts, typically under extremely cold temperatures, fuel leaks in the fuel delivery line could occur where the line connects with a rubber hose," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "Fuel leaks, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire."

Customers typically complained of a fuel odor connected with the problem. No fires, crashes, injuries or deaths attributed to this defect have been reported, Subaru said.

Subaru dealers will replace the fuel line for free. The recall is expected to begin sometime in December. Subaru owners can contact the company at 800-782-2783.

For owners in the other 34 states, Subaru will extend the warranty on this fuel line/hose to 12 years/unlimited mileage. Owners in these states who smell a fuel odor can take their vehicle to a Subaru dealer for a free fuel line update, the automaker said in other documentation filed with the federal government.