The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13E043000·Announced 2013-08-12

Airtex Fuel Pumps Recalled for Potential Fire Risk in GM Vehicles

Airtex is recalling fuel pumps for certain 2004-2008 GM vehicles because an electrical connector may not seal, allowing fuel to escape and increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump seal) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Airtex Products, LP is recalling specific fuel pumps, model number E3591M, that were sold between June 10, 2013, and August 16, 2013. These fuel pumps were manufactured for certain General Motors vehicles, including the Chevrolet Malibu (2004 to 2008), Pontiac G6 (2005 to 2008), and Saturn Aura (2007 and 2008).

The recall is due to a defect in the fuel pump's electrical connector, which may not properly seal. This lack of seal may allow fuel to escape, which increases the risk of a fire.

Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on or about September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Airtex Products, LP
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
141

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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