The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20E026000·Announced 2020-04-24

Denso Fuel Pump Recall for Potential Engine Stall Risk

Denso is recalling certain fuel pumps where an impeller may crack and deform. This defect can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Denso International America Inc. is recalling certain fuel pumps due to a defect in the low-pressure fuel pump. An impeller within the pump may crack and deform, which can potentially cause the fuel pump to fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle models involved.

Denso has notified the affected vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturers, who will conduct recalls as necessary to replace the fuel pumps. The recall schedule will be decided by the vehicle manufacturers. For questions regarding this recall, consumers may contact DENSO NA Corporate Communications at [email protected] or 1-248-372-8261. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall
Manufacturer
DENSO International America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2,156,057

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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