3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The possibility of engine compartment fuel leakage exists due to an inadequate staking operation that may allow fuel to leak by the fuel pump diaphragm and discharge from the pump body through the pump breather hole.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all fuel pumps at no cost to owners.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; pump.consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakagecould result in a fire and serious personal injury.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1983-02-28
Description
Fuel tank support straps on some of the involved vehicles may rust if exposed to road salt used for snow and ice removal.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace existing support straps with galvanized steel straps without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel tank strap.consequences of defect: if the straps fail due to rust, the fuel tank may fallfrom position or to the ground, possibly resulting in a vehicle accident and afire.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may 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.