Auto Meter. AUTO METER PRODUCTS, INC., IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE. Internet Internet

Make : AUTO METER Model : FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE Build Dates : OCT 01, 1999 - MAR 31, 2002
Manufacturer : AUTO METER PRODUCTS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : APR 12, 2002
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02E025000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6247

Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTO METER FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNITS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "SHORT-SWEEP" GAUGES, PART NOS. 2659, 3309, 3509, 4309, 4409, AND 5709, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 1999, AND MARCH 31, 2002. DUE TO A PREMATURE FAILURE, THESE UNITS MAY LEAK FUEL.

Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE.

Remedy:
AUTO METER PRODUCTS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO REMOVE THE SENDING UNITS IMMEDIATELY. CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS FREE OF CHARGE WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTO METER PRODUCTS AT 815-895-8141.


CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGENCIES

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
https://app.dca.ca.gov/bar/complaints.asp
http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/mailform.htm
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Monty
Chatanuga, Wyoming
U.S.A.