Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
AIRTEX PRODUCTS
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. The aftermarket pumps installed in some 1997-2004 Jeep Wrangler, 1997-2001 Cherokee, 1997-2004 Grand Cherokee, and 2000-2003 Dakota vehicles have a weak electrical connector that can break down over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens near an ignition source, like a spark from the engine, it could cause a fire. This is a serious risk that needs to be addressed.
Free Fix
Airtex will replace the affected fuel pump with a new, safe one at no charge. You should contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056 to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
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