Recall 13E043000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 13E043000 · announced August 12, 2013 · Airtex · 141 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.