Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BAJA
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
13E065000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airtex Products, Lp
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
397
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20131129