3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty may be caused by mechanical or chemical actions at the connector.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall. Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment. Personal injury could result.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2009-04-30
Description
Federal-mogul corporation is recalling 2,790 mechanical fuel pumps, p/no. M6737 sold under carter and napa brands and p/no. 2m6737 sold under accu-flow and tru-flow brands shipped between august 2008 and march 2009 for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm rod in certain production runs may have been improperly manufactured. Improperly manufactured pump diaphragm rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure.
Consequence
Excess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on may 12, 2009. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc. 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 .