Raw Fuel smell recall WKV-21

[Capitalandmotors]

Subject: WVK-21 Recall: 2002 – 2003MY Impreza WRX Cold Weather Fuel Line/Hose Seepage


Subaru has initiated a voluntary regional recall to replace specific engine fuel lines and hoses on
approximately 5,724 2002 and 2003MY Impreza WRX models registered in 16 “cold weather”
states located in NOAA Climate Zone 1. The affected states are: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho,
Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York,
South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Campaign code WVK-21 has been assigned to this regional recall.

In extremely cold temperatures, a certain engine fuel line/hose may temporarily seep some fuel
during initial cold engine start up. If this condition occurs, vehicle occupants may notice the smell
of fuel. To correct this condition, affected vehicles will require replacement of the engine fuel
delivery line and hose. A special repair parts kit will be available in the near future. The kit
contains all parts needed to complete this repair.

Additionally, Subaru will follow up in early CY 2010 with letters to owners that it will provide an
extended 12 year/unlimited mileage warranty for this condition to owners of affected vehicles
located in the remaining 34 states.

General information concerning this Recall:
• Campaign Bulletin WVK-21 will be posted on the Techinfo.Subaru.com website during
the week of December 7, 2009. The Bulletin will contain additional information concerning
identification of affected vehicles, repair and claim submission procedures.
• Notification letters will be mailed to vehicle owners registered in the 16 affected states on
or around December 16, 2009.
• VIN lists will be sent to dealers located in the affected 16 states on or around December
14, 2009.
• Information concerning repair parts availability will be released in the near future.



about time Subaru!!!!

[skyphix]

Too bad this doesn't include my car - I definitely get the smell on cold mornings.

Glad to hear it is for the WRX's though, know there are a bunch here that have complained about it.

[Kavik]

about time is right. people have only been complaining about this for 5 years now 

I really gotta see if I have my new car registered with my.subaru.com to get this notice

[Nismonic]

My car is still registered in NY. If they don't send me the notice can I still take this to a NY dealer and request the fix be done? Any Idea when the campaign begins? I need to do it ASAP because my car needs to be registered in Jersey ASAP too. My car had this problem BAD last year to the point of pooling fuel on the head/ block... I'd hate to see (smell?) it happen again this winter.

[Capitalandmotors]

Additionally, Subaru will follow up in early CY 2010 with letters to owners that it will provide an
extended 12 year/unlimited mileage warranty for this condition to owners of affected vehicles
located in the remaining 34 states.


• Notification letters will be mailed to vehicle owners registered in the 16 affected states on
or around December 16, 2009.

it looks like you will get a letter early in 2010 if you are registered outside the 16 states listed. I would register your car on mysubaru.com this way you get all the info from subaru.

[kidzhc40]

ill be bringing mine in soon! yaaay no more getting lightheaded in the AM!

[ckb1985]

about dam time.

[Capitalandmotors]

It should be about 2-3 weeks until the letters are mailed and parts become available. I'll let you know when the parts have arrived.

If you haven't already signed up at mysubaru.com i would now, it is the best way for subaru to keep you up to date and notify you of important information.

[spoolordie]

i skimmed through but does this mean its  to have it replace

[Kavik]

lol it would've taken less time to read the whole thing then it would to type that questions and have to read a response.

therefore, I'm going to make this answer long and drawn out so you don't just get a possitive or negative one word response. The original quote reads in one part: To correct this condition, affected vehicles will require replacement of the engine fuel delivery line and hose.  I would take that to mean they will indeed be replacing the engine fuel delivery line and hose if your car falls into the vehivle identification number span that they consider to be truly affected by this situation.  Now, I'm going to tack some other useful information* onto the end of this so you don't just skim to my last sentance: Reading aloud, introducing print materials to your children and encouraging positive reading experiences all have a beneficial effect on a child's learning and literacy. Children who are read to at least three times a week are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25 percent in reading than those who are read to less than three times a week. As a result, reading to kids can have lasting effects on their educational level in the future.
 


*This user may use sacasm and cynicism in ways you are not accustomed to.

[spoolordie]

lol it would've taken less time to read the whole thing then it would to type that questions and have to read a response.

therefore, I'm going to make this answer long and drawn out so you don't just get a possitive or negative one word response. The original quote reads in one part: To correct this condition, affected vehicles will require replacement of the engine fuel delivery line and hose.  I would take that to mean they will indeed be replacing the engine fuel delivery line and hose if your car falls into the vehivle identification number span that they consider to be truly affected by this situation.  Now, I'm going to tack some other useful information* onto the end of this so you don't just skim to my last sentance: Reading aloud, introducing print materials to your children and encouraging positive reading experiences all have a beneficial effect on a child's learning and literacy. Children who are read to at least three times a week are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25 percent in reading than those who are read to less than three times a week. As a result, reading to kids can have lasting effects on their educational level in the future.
 


*This user may use sacasm and cynicism in ways you are not accustomed to.

scoundrel hahah lol

i can haz no read i do teh brailz

[Kavik]

scoundrel hahah lol

i can haz no read i do teh brailz

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[spoolordie]

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[Cholo]

I just found about this today while surfing nasioc.  About time, I'll be checking the mail every day for that letter. 

As soon as the temperature dropped yesterday, mine started doing this again.  Was pretty bad on the way home today.  I'm ascared to get this done at Goldstein though after all the bad reviews.  Hate to do that to ya, but I might make the trip up to Capitaland Fred.

[Photofixer]

Dude just goto Fred   Believe it or not this is happening ALOT on the 2.0 Saabarus too, Just hasn't effected me yet..
How much would this run to fix?, If it's just a O Ring on a injector that might be pretty easy to do,  I don't know if I have the right size o Ring thou. {if it's just that} 

  

[Capitalandmotors]

it replaces the fuel rail under the intake manifold, and 3 new rubber lines, you need to remove the intake manifold and tgv housings to do the job. it is rather time consuming.

[Photofixer]

   AHHH FUCK! I hope this doesn't happen to me.. 

[Kavik]

hmmmmm, so if someone was planning on removing their intake manifold anyway...say, to install an IxizIce spacerand make a turbo/inlet install easier, maybe TGV deletes, or an intake manifold port....this would be the time to do it, huh?   

[Capitalandmotors]

hmmmmm, so if someone was planning on removing their intake manifold anyway...say, to install an IxizIce spacerand make a turbo/inlet install easier, maybe TGV deletes, or an intake manifold port....this would be the time to do it, huh?   

yes, yes it would be.

[Kavik]

now if only I were ready to do that much work    I've only got half the parts together for all that


Anyone heard from Subaru on this yet?

[Cholo]

Hey Fred - do we have to come in with the letter in-hand to get this done compliments of Subaru?

[RS25BG]

got the fuel smell this morning 

[spoolordie]

got the fuel smell this morning 

same shit lol but mines stronger than last year

[Capitalandmotors]

Hey Fred - do we have to come in with the letter in-hand to get this done compliments of Subaru?

Subaru is gonna send us the vin # list of affected vehicles. once i have it i can let you know what vehicles are covered and you won't need a letter. i just got 2 sets of the parts in to fix this yesterday.

[RS25BG]

keep us updated Fred...dont know if i am going to do this now or later...kind of would like to get the TGV delete's done if the whole intake mani has to come off