Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1107290 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 9, 2001 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Other (Emissions/Noise) |
| Production period | May 15, 1998 — December 14, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 173,025 units |
Defect
On some vehicles, the atmospheric vent port of the evaporative emission canister was not opened during manufacturing. Continued use causes pressure fluctuations inside the fuel tank to generate a crack in the upper section of the tank. In the worst case, fuel leaks from the tank.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the canister atmospheric vent port. Any port found still closed must be opened, and the fuel tank and canister must be replaced with new parts.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 7 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GF-BE5 | LEGACY | BE5-002002 — BE5-076319 |
| GF-BH5 | LEGACY | BH5-002001 — BH5-132486 |
| GF-BH9 | LEGACY | BH9-00201 — BH9-053564 |
| GF-BHC | LEGACY | BHC-002001 — BHC-007201 |
| LA-BHE | LEGACY | BHE-002003 — BHE-007760 |
| TA-BE5 | LEGACY | BE5-002002 — BE5-076319 |
| TA-BH5 | LEGACY | BH5-002001 — BH5-132486 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料蒸発ガス抑止装置（キャニスター）の大気開放口が製造時に開放されていないものが あるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、燃料タンク内の圧力変動により、当該燃料 タンク上部に亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、キャニスターの大気開放口を点検し、閉じられたままのものは開放すると共に、 燃料タンクとキャニスターを新品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000351