Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
AIRTEX PRODUCTS
What Happened
The fuel pump module in your vehicle has a small fitting that connects to your fuel line. In some cases, this fitting can leak fuel, even when tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's an ignition source nearby, a fuel leak could start a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
AirTex will replace the faulty fuel pump module with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll contact you when the replacement is ready, likely in July 2007. You can also reach them at 800-880-3056.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
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