CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS
— Recall Campaign #04E090000
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS PACKAGED AS EITHER CARTER FUEL DELIVERY PRODUCTS, CARTER ACCUFLOW, NAPA FUEL PUMPS, OR NAPA TRUFLOW. THE PART NUMBERS ARE M6984, M6978, M6959, M6737, M6626, M6624, M6588, M6505, M60519, M60405, M60404, M60335, M60036, M4503, 2M4503, 2M6984, 2M6978, 2M6959, 2M6737, 2M6588, 2M60036, 2M60519, 2M60405, 2M60404, 2M60335. THE LACK OF PROPER THREAD DEPTH IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP'S FLARED FITTING WILL CAUSE IMPROPER SEAL AND THUS THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FITTING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 54,352 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04E090000
| Manufacturer: | redundant FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 01, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04E090000 |
| Units affected: | 54,352 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS PACKAGED AS EITHER CARTER FUEL DELIVERY PRODUCTS, CARTER ACCUFLOW, NAPA FUEL PUMPS, OR NAPA TRUFLOW. THE PART NUMBERS ARE M6984, M6978, M6959, M6737, M6626, M6624, M6588, M6505, M60519, M60405, M60404, M60335, M60036, M4503, 2M4503, 2M6984, 2M6978, 2M6959, 2M6737, 2M6588, 2M60036, 2M60519, 2M60405, 2M60404, 2M60335. THE LACK OF PROPER THREAD DEPTH IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP'S FLARED FITTING WILL CAUSE IMPROPER SEAL AND THUS THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FITTING.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- FEDERAL-MOGUL PAY FOR INSPECTION WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. 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 FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 674-735-0241.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).