NHTSA Recall # | 33070 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07E015000 |
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Manufacturer | DELPHI |
Supplier | PONTIAC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | SUNFIRE |
Model Year | 1998 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 20/03/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/07/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/02/07 |
Report created | 26/02/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3124 |
Defect summary | Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. During production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. This condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel. |
Consequence summary | A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. A fuel leak can result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |