NHTSA recall 09E047000 · Equipment
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Saturn Saturn
Reported Jul 24, 20091,440 vehicles affectedAIRTEX PRODUCTSMaker’s number FP072009-1Built Jan 1, 2005 – Jul 8, 2009
The defect
Airtex IS recalling 1,440 aftermarket fuel pumps, p/n e3944m, produced from january 2005 through july 2009, sold for use on model year 1997 saturn vehicles. the fuel return line and fuel vent line are reversed.
The risk
In the event that a vehicle with the subject fuel pump IS involved in a roll-over crash with a full or over-full fuel tank, the fuel could drain from the tank into the engine compartment, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
Airtex will notify owners and replace the recalled fuel pumps with a pump that has been correctly manufactured free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2009. owners may contact airtex at 1-618-842-2111.