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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Publishes Recall Affecting Auto Meter Fuel Pressure Gauge and Sending Units
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Publishes Recall Affecting 2001 Dodge Ram
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) PUBLISHES RECALL AFFECTING AUTO METER FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE AND SENDING UNITS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting Auto Meter fuel pressure gauge and sending units because in the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could catch fire. This recall potential affects 6,247 units manufactured between October 1999 and March 2002. These units are commonly known as the "short-sweep" gauges, part nos. 2659, 3309, 3509, 4309, 4409, and 5709. The defect is due to premature failure and may leak fuel. Consumer can contact Auto Meter Products at (815) 895-8141. The National Highway Safety Administration Campaign No. is 02E025000. The Announcement can be viewed at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) PUBLISHES RECALL AFFECTING 2001 DODGE RAM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting the 2001 Dodge Ram because the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (PDC) can loosen, resulting in a vehicle fire. The potential number of units affected are 268,740 manufactured between January and August of 2000. Consumers can contact DaimlerChrysler at (800) 853-1403. The National Highway Safety Administration Campaign Identification No. 02V042/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. B04. The Announcement can be viewed at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
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