Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #94V164000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V164000 by Am General Llc. Includes 2,300 affected units, FUEL: VEHICLE CRASH, CUT OFF SYSTEM (5-94), component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The oil pressure switch which controls the power to the electric fuel pump can fail. Failure is due to a missing rubber seal between the switch and the wiring harness. The missing seal allows contaminants to enter the switch causing it to fail in the open or closed position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the seal. If the seal is missing, the switch will be replaced and a new seal will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V164000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel: vehicle crash, cut off system (5-94)

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 2,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The oil pressure switch which controls the power to the electric fuel pump can fail. Failure is due to a missing rubber seal between the switch and the wiring harness. The missing seal allows contaminants to enter the switch causing it to fail in the open or closed position.

Consequence Summary: If the switch fails in the closed position, the pump will continue to run when the engine is off, draining the battery. If the switch fails in the open position it will cause poor performance and possibly stalling.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the seal. If the seal is missing, the switch will be replaced and a new seal will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mjf8_u692.7csz

NHTSA ID: 94V164000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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