NHTSA recall 13E043000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Aug 12, 2013141 vehicles affectedAirtex Products, LPBuilt Jun 10, 2013 – Jul 11, 2013
The defect
Airtex Products, LP (Airtex) is recalling certain fuel pumps model number E3591M sold bewteen June 10, 2013, and August 16, 2013. The fuel pumps are made for certain General Motors vehicles, including the Chevrolet Malibu (2004 to 2008), Pontiac G6 (2005 to 2008), and Saturn Aura (2007 and 2008). The fuel pump has an electrical connector which may not properly seal.
The risk
The lack of seal may allow fuel to escape, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Airtex will notify owners and will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056.
EquipmentFuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump