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Airtex, AAC Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled January 5, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E002000 · Airtex
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AAC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAC AT 204-942-2514.
Units
1,579 units
Description
CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. (AAC) MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NOS. N577, N588, AIRTEX BRAND P/N 9501, AND FUEL CASTINGS, P/N AAC712, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMPS AND FUEL CASTINGS WERE SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 9 AND DECEMBER 22, 2005. THESE FUEL PUMPS CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE VALVE HOUSING THAT COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
What to do
AAC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAC AT 204-942-2514.
Product
Airtex MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer(s)
AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY CO. LTD.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →