Advanced Engine Management | NHTSA Recall #01E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E018000 by Advanced Engine Management. Includes 3,000 affected units, AEM/AIR BYPASS VALVE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: air bypass valves part nos. 20-401, 20-402, and 20-403, sold between august 1, 2000, and january 31, 2001, for installation on passenger vehicles to prevent ingestion of water into the engine. the valves are constructed of two plastic pieces sonically welded with a silicon diaphragm and foam spring. the weld seam can crack under high stress loads and the valve's internal diaphragm and spring may be ingested into the throttle body, which in turn, may cause the throttle to stick open.

Corrective Action

Aem will notify and provide to its customers a free retaining clip to prevent ingestion of the diaphragm/foam pieces into the throttle body should the valve separate. owner notification began april 26, 2001. owners who do not receive the free clip within a reasonable time should contact aem at 310-484-2322x500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E018000

Manufacturer: Advanced Engine Management

Report Received Date: 2001-04-25T00:00:00

Subject: Aem/air bypass valve

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: air bypass valves part nos. 20-401, 20-402, and 20-403, sold between august 1, 2000, and january 31, 2001, for installation on passenger vehicles to prevent ingestion of water into the engine. the valves are constructed of two plastic pieces sonically welded with a silicon diaphragm and foam spring. the weld seam can crack under high stress loads and the valve's internal diaphragm and spring may be ingested into the throttle body, which in turn, may cause the throttle to stick open.

Consequence Summary: If the throttle is unable to return to the closed position, the driver may lose control of the vehicle possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Aem will notify and provide to its customers a free retaining clip to prevent ingestion of the diaphragm/foam pieces into the throttle body should the valve separate. owner notification began april 26, 2001. owners who do not receive the free clip within a reasonable time should contact aem at 310-484-2322x500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rf4b-th75-4b4z

NHTSA ID: 01E018000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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