Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E056000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 32,518 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/PRO-FUEL AND NAPA FUEL FILTERS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Purolator pro~fuel and napa brand in-line fuel regulators shipped by arvinmeritor from november 1, 2001, through august 31, 2002. the elastomer used for a diaphragm in the suspect regulator is not compatible with automotive fuels.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the suspect fuel regulators. owner notification began october 1, 2002. 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 arvinmeritor lva customer service at 800-637-0580.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E056000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/pro-fuel and napa fuel filters

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 32,518

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Purolator pro~fuel and napa brand in-line fuel regulators shipped by arvinmeritor from november 1, 2001, through august 31, 2002. the elastomer used for a diaphragm in the suspect regulator is not compatible with automotive fuels.

Consequence Summary: Prolonged exposure can result in the degradation and weakening of the regulator diaphragm. as a result, the diaphragm may leak fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the suspect fuel regulators. owner notification began october 1, 2002. 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 arvinmeritor lva customer service at 800-637-0580.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p34r~6fjq_k6f6

NHTSA ID: 02E056000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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