2001 Subaru Legacy recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 21, 2000. It covers about 1,456 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,456
- reported
- Nov 21, 2000
- owners notified
- Jan 26, 2001
- related complaints
- 19
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Possible fuel leakage of under-hood fuel hoses at low ambient temperatures (-40 degrees c) once the fuel hoses age and become less flexible.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for under-hood fuel hoses with lot numbers 0804 and 0806 and all fuel hoses with those numbers will be replaced.
Recall number 00V393000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V393000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Subaru Legacy hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 00V393000, reported on November 21, 2000, covers about 1,456 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V393000?
Dealers will inspect for under-hood fuel hoses with lot numbers 0804 and 0806 and all fuel hoses with those numbers will be replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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