Recall 13E065000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SUBARU | LEGACY |
| 2000 | SUBARU | OUTBACK |
| 2001 | SUBARU | LEGACY |
| 2001 | SUBARU | OUTBACK |
| 2002 | SUBARU | LEGACY |
| 2002 | SUBARU | OUTBACK |
| 2003 | SUBARU | LEGACY |
| 2003 | SUBARU | OUTBACK |
| 2004 | SUBARU | BAJA |
| 2004 | SUBARU | LEGACY |
| 2004 | SUBARU | OUTBACK |
| 2005 | SUBARU | BAJA |
| 2006 | SUBARU | BAJA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.