The problem
Certain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp.
The risk
This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose. Owner notification began august 27, 2003. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Contacts
Subaru recall no. Ww0-98. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Subaru dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V303000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.