Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 93V-072 · 1993 Subaru Impreza

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 93V-072 covers 3,351 1993 Subaru Impreza for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3,3511 model
ReportedApr 27, 1993Owners notified Apr 24, 1993
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

The risk

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.

What to do

The fix

A MODIFIED REPLACEMENT FUEL VENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM TO REDUCE LEAKING.

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1992 to March 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.