AM GENERAL FJ9 9999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : FJ9 | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 1997-02-04 - 1997-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97E009000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-03-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-03-27 | Date Added to Database: 1997-04-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAGEM INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32000 | ||
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Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET GASOLINE FUEL INJECTORS DATE-CODED 0357 THROUGH 0597. A CRACK IN THE STEEL ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE INJECTOR VIA THE CRIMP HOLES. |
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Consequence:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
FUEL INJECTORS ARE BEING RETURNED TO SAGEM FOR TESTING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:DISTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO RETURN THE FUEL INJECTOR AND DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT INJECTOR FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAGEM AT 1-864-297-1700.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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