NHTSA Recall # | 30621 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 82V052000 |
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Manufacturer | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED |
Supplier | ALFA ROMEO |
Brand | ALFA ROMEO |
Model | SPIDER |
Model Year | 1981 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 28/06/82 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/77 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/80 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/05/82 |
Report created | 27/05/82 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8582 |
Defect summary | The fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will replace the fuel pump and related hardware with a new pump kit, without charge to owner. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel pump. Consequences of defect: if vehicle is engaged in high load events such astrailer towing or motor sports in combination with a low fuel supply, vehiclecould lose power and an accident could occur. Note: in case of engine stalling, driver is advised to reduce engine load byeasing off the accelerator and shifting to low gear. If possible, detach thetrailer and fill the fuel tank immediately. |