Uci International Llc | NHTSA Recall #07E055000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E055000 by Uci International Llc. Includes 222 affected units, AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES/LEAKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
Corrective Action
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.