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Subaru, Airtex 2000–2006 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled November 29, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E065000 · Subaru

Hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
Units
397 units

Description

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.

What to do

Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.

Product
Subaru BAJA · Subaru E8518M · Subaru E8596M · Subaru E8597M · Subaru E8598M · Subaru E8600M · Subaru LEGACY · Subaru OUTBACK
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc. · UCI International LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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