The problem
Napa and carter replacement fuel pumps manufactured by otd, inc., And distributed by federal mogal, may have an improperly installed check valve. The part numbers of these pumps are p74697m and p74708m. They were manufactured between july 15 and 27, 2002. They are for use as aftermarket replacement parts only on model year (my)1995 and 1996 jeep grand cherokee vehicles. This recall does not involve the daimlerchrysler corporation or any of its products.
The risk
The pressure in the fuel system may exceed the limits of the fuel system components, possibly creating a fuel leak and risk of fire.
The fix
If you purchased an aftermarket replacement fuel pump for your my 1995 or 1996 jeep grand cherokee after july 15, 2002, and are not sure whether the fuel pump is one of thoses involved in this recall, you should contact federal mogal at 1-800-560-1400 to make arrangements to have your vehicle inspected and repaired if necessary free of charge.
Contacts
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa and carter fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee vehicles by daimlerchrysler. For further information regarding this recall, you may call federal mogal at 1-800-560-1400 or otd at (973) 772-2929. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Carter, Jeep, Napa dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03E001000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.