Recall 20E079000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 20E079000 · announced October 17, 2020 · Continental · 4,195 units affected

The problem

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental Automotive) has submitted a Defect Information Report for certain Vitesco NG2 Fuel Delivery Modules, part number ATC85869000. The mixing tube may be blocked due to a plastic burr remaining after the molding process, which can cause insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

The risk

An insufficient fuel delivery to the engine can cause a vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Continental will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers who are conducting their own recalls. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace they fuel delivery modules, free of charge.

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.