CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS
— Recall Campaign #06E002000
CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. (AAC) MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NOS. N577, N588, AIRTEX BRAND P/N 9501, AND FUEL CASTINGS, P/N AAC712, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMPS AND FUEL CASTINGS WERE SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 9 AND DECEMBER 22, 2005. THESE FUEL PUMPS CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE VALVE HOUSING THAT COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,579 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06E002000
| Manufacturer: | AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. LTD. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 05, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06E002000 |
| Units affected: | 1,579 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. (AAC) MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NOS. N577, N588, AIRTEX BRAND P/N 9501, AND FUEL CASTINGS, P/N AAC712, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMPS AND FUEL CASTINGS WERE SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 9 AND DECEMBER 22, 2005. THESE FUEL PUMPS CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE VALVE HOUSING THAT COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- AAC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAC AT 204-942-2514.
- Notes:
- 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.