2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Posted on: 1982-04-30
Description
The involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. Two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. It is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel spit-back or overfilling were to occur during refueling.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage were to take place, it is possible thata fuel and air mixture in the fender well could be ignited by nearby electricalcomponents causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury.
DEFECT #2 - 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.