Recall 09E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Defect in 1970-1988 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,790 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09E021000 |
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,790 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1970 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1970 AMERICAN MOTORS AMBASSADOR, 1971 AMERICAN MOTORS AMBASSADOR, 1971 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1972 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1973 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1974 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1975 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1976 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1977 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS AMX, 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN, 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1979 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1979 AMERICAN MOTORS AMX, 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS AMX, 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD, 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1987 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, 1988 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
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Defect Description
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.
Safety Consequence
EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Related Recalls for AMERICAN MOTORS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E064000 | 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 83V119000 | 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 40 | |
| 82V126000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 9,715 | |
| 82V053000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 509 | |
| 81V110000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 15,500 | |
| 81V081000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11,162 | |
| 81V016000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | SEAT BELTS | 742 | |
| 81V007000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 505 | |
| 79V240000 | 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 666 | |
| 79V199000 | 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 3,310 |