Fuel pump leaks

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Subaru vehicles. Closed 20 July 2009.

Investigation
EA09007
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
21 May 2009
Closed
20 July 2009

What NHTSA investigated

Subaru will conduct a safety recall (09V-277) on all 15, 633 model year (my) 2005 and my 2006 baja vehicles, including turbo and non-turbo models.subaru has identified a defect in which cracks develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in a pressurized leak of gasoline from the fuel pump.subaru's analysis of sample parts collected from the field confirmed the issue to be limited to my 2005 and my 2006 vehicles only.subaru dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket, including all nipples, with a version that has been modified for increased strength.please see subaru's defect report in the recall file (09V-277) for more details.this investigation is closed.

The recall that followed

  1. Subaru — Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Pump09V27700017 July 200915,761 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
SubaruBAJA2004–2006

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.