NHTSA recall 02E056000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline
The defect
Purolator pro~fuel and napa brand in-line fuel regulators shipped by arvinmeritor from november 1, 2001, through august 31, 2002. the elastomer used for a diaphragm in the suspect regulator IS not compatible with automotive fuels.
The risk
Prolonged exposure can result in the degradation and weakening of the regulator diaphragm. as a result, the diaphragm may leak fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and replace the suspect fuel regulators. owner notification began october 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor lva customer service at 800-637-0580.