Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V123000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1986 to 06/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 107 | 10/09/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/02/1986 | 09/05/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel tanks may have been scored or penetrated when floor pan mounting holes for the partitions were drilled. consequence of defect: fuel leakage may occur and in the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire would exist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel tanks as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tanks. vehicle description: vans equipped with domestic special order cargo area partitions. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V021000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1985 to 05/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 91000 | 04/06/1990 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/08/1990 | 02/22/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a revised design grommet. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank filler pipe.vehicle description: truck- van. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 04/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness to fuel pump has melted. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/1996 | 8 | ||
| Failed fuel injector caused engine fire. *dh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/27/1998 | 5 | ||
| Had filled vehicle with gasoline. noticed that the tank had started to leak afterwards. took vehicle to dealer & had it checked. the mechanic noticed the fuel was leaking from the top of the tank in & around the seam area.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank filler pipe failure, insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal allowing fuel to seep. | |||