9999 AIRTEX E7081H Recall

Campaign:

07E055000 on 07/25/2007

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Affected:

222

Defect:

Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Consequence:

In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Correction:

Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

Notes:

Airtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.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.

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