NHTSA recall 07E055000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Chrysler Sebring and 5 more
Reported Jul 26, 2007222 vehicles affectedAIRTEX PRODUCTSMaker’s number FP072007-1
The defect
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump IS not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal IS achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
The remedy
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.