Share yoursShare
Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Safety recall · 93V072000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Subaru recall

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 27, 1993. It covers about 3,351 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
93V072000
Reported
Apr 27, 1993
Vehicles
3,351
Area
Fuel system

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.

The fix

A modified replacement fuel vent pipe will be installed on the fuel filler system to reduce leaking.

Contacts

System: fuel system; fmvss 301.Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger cars.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Subaru dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V072000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1993 Subaru Impreza333B

Questions

Is the 93V072000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V072000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 93V072000 announced?

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on April 27, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience