NHTSA Campaign Number
06E011000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Reported to NHTSA: January 2, 2006
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Safety Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (12)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jeep | Cherokee |
| 2001 | Jeep | Cherokee |
| 2000 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2001 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2002 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2003 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2004 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| 2000 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2001 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2002 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2003 | Jeep | Wrangler |
| 2004 | Jeep | Wrangler |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 06E011000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.