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NHTSA recall 01E066000 · Equipment

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Reported Dec 21, 20019,038 vehicles affectedAIRTEX PRODUCTSBuilt Nov 8, 2001 – Dec 19, 2001

The defect

Equipment description: replacement fuel pumps, parts nos. E2059m and e2064m for use as replacement pumps in certain 1989-97 ford light trucks and suvs. the fuel pump module was manufactured without the valving necessary to direct returning fuel to the proper fuel tank of a dual tank system.

The risk

In a dual fuel tank system, fuel can be transferred from one tank to another causing one tank of the system to become overfilled and spill fuel out from tank filler pipe. in the presence of an ignition source, this leak can result in a fire.

The remedy

Replace the module with modules equipped with the proper valving. notification to dealers and owners began january 4, 2002. airtex can be reached by email at airtexprodsales@airtexproducts.com or by fax at (618) 842-5019. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Notes

The manufacturer reports that notification to dealers and owners IS expected to begin during january 2002. Airtex can be reached by email atairtexprodsales@airtexproducts.com or by fax at (618) 842-5019. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).