Impreza WRX Wagon F4-2.0L DOHC Turbo (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-170-09
Date: 091215
Campaign - Fuel Line Warranty Extension
NUMBER: 01-170-09
DATE: 12/15/09
APPLICABILITY: 2002-2003MY SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
SUNJECT:
ENGINE FUEL LINE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM
Introduction
Subaru has determined that certain 2002 and 2003 model year Impreza WRX models may temporarily experience some fuel seepage at a specific engine
fuel delivery pipe/hose during cold engine start up in extremely cold outside temperatures. If this condition occurs, vehicle occupants may notice the
smell of fuel. To correct this condition, it will be necessary to replace the fuel delivery line and hose located under the engine intake manifold.
Subaru has previously announced a regional recall, WVK-21, to address this concern in 16 "cold weather" states (AK, CO, IA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT,
ND, NE, NH, NY, SD, VT, WI, WY). For vehicles registered in these states, please refer to Subaru Product Campaign Bulletin WVK-21. For vehicles
registered in the remaining 34 states, Subaru has initiated the following extended warranty program.
SUBARU IMPREZA WRX ENGINE FUEL LINE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM
Subaru has initiated an Extended Warranty Program for certain 2002 2003 model year Impreza WRX models. Extended warranty coverage has a 12
year/unlimited mileage duration and is limited to replacement of the engine fuel delivery line/hose to correct the fuel seepage condition previously
described. Warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was delivered to the first retail purchaser. If the vehicle was used as a demonstrator or
company vehicle before being sold at retail, warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was first placed in such service. All other warranty terms
and conditions, including exclusions, will continue to apply.
Note:
Dealers do not have to duplicate this condition to have the repair covered by this warranty. An owner complaint of fuel smell from the engine
compartment unrelated to any other problem is sufficient for coverage.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
^ Certain 2002 & 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX models
Affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart above. Prior to performing repairs, confirm coverage for potentially affected vehicles by using the
Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function at Subarunet.com.
Note:
Vehicles that have already had the line/hose replaced with the later production part will not require repair. Therefore, extended warranty coverage will
not appear for these vehicles.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
SOA will prepare and mail Warranty Extension Owner Notification Letters to owners of affected vehicles registered in 34 states (other than those
covered by the WVK-21 recall) on or around February 15, 2010.
A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is shown in this bulletin.
