9999 PUROLATOR PRO~FUEL FUEL REGULATOR Recall

Campaign:

02E056000 on 10/07/2002

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline

Affected:

32,518

Defect:

Purolator pro~fuel and napa brand in-line fuel regulators shipped by arvinmeritor from november 1, 2001, through august 31, 2002. the elastomer used for a diaphragm in the suspect regulator is not compatible with automotive fuels.

Consequence:

Prolonged exposure can result in the degradation and weakening of the regulator diaphragm. as a result, the diaphragm may leak fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Correction:

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the suspect fuel regulators. owner notification began october 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor lva customer service at 800-637-0580.

Notes:

Also, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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