The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Possible fuel leakage of under-hood fuel hoses at low ambient temperatures (-40 degrees c) once the fuel hoses age and become less flexible.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for under-hood fuel hoses with lot numbers 0804 and 0806 and all fuel hoses with those numbers will be replaced.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-393 (00V393000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | WXZ-83 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | November 21, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 26, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,456 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-393 repair free?
Yes. Subaru dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect for under-hood fuel hoses with lot numbers 0804 and 0806 and all fuel hoses with those numbers will be replaced.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,456 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.