Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1113422 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 14, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | April 24, 2003 — April 14, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 12 units |
Defect
② On the fuel tank, the gasket at the fuel pump mounting is improperly assembled on some units, resulting in insufficient sealing at that joint. When the fuel tank is filled to capacity, fuel may leak from the pump mounting area.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the complete fuel tank assembly with a unit in which the gasket is correctly assembled.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
| TA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-002001 — BL5-018656 |
| TA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
| UA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
②燃料タンクにおいて、燃料ポンプ取付け部のパッキンの組付けが不適切なため、当該取付け部のシール性が不足しているものがある。 そのため、燃料タンクを満タンにした場合、当該取付け部より燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、パッキンを適切に組付けた燃料タンク一式と交換する。
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=3001013