The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E079000·Announced 2020-10-17

Fuel Delivery Module Recall Due to Potential Stalling Risk

Continental Automotive Systems is recalling Vitesco NG2 Fuel Delivery Modules where a plastic burr may block the mixing tube, causing insufficient fuel supply and vehicle stalling.

What this means for you

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 (vehicle stalling) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

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

An insufficient fuel delivery to the engine can cause a vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

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

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall
Manufacturer
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
4,195

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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