Vehicle recall 09V277000 · July 17, 2009
2005-2006 Subaru Baja
Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Subaru is recalling 15,761 my 2005-2006 baja vehicles. Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump.
- Consequence
- Fuel can leak from the hose connection. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket including all nipples with a new and stronger design part. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2009. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. Wvj-20.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V277000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 17, 2009
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVJ-20
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,761
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Baja (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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