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Jeep, Airtex, Dodge 1997–2004 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled February 1, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E011000 · Jeep

Hazard
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Units
7,291 units

Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.

What to do

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.

Product
Jeep CHEROKEE · Jeep DAKOTA · Jeep E7103M · Jeep E7115M · Jeep E7121M · Jeep E7122M · Jeep E7127M · Jeep E7128M · Jeep E7156M · Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE · Jeep WRANGLER
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · UCI International LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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