GM Recalls 40,900 Vehicles to Fix Fuel Pump Leak
General Motors Co. is preparing to recall three 2007-2009 models in hot-weather states to replace a faulty plastic fuel pump part that could crack and cause a fire.
General Motors Co. is preparing to recall three 2007-2009 models in hot-weather states to replace a faulty plastic fuel pump part that could crack and cause a fire.
In other states, the company will make free repairs if the part a supply/return port fails within 10 years or 120,000 miles. The faulty component is part of a fuel pump module supplied by Robert Bosch LLC's plant in Toluca, Mexico.
The recall covers:
- 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent crossover vehicles in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas
- 2007 Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and Saturn Ion sedans in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Texas
- 2008 Chevy Cobalt and Pontiac G5 cars in Arizona
- 2009 Chevy Cobalts and Pontiac G5s in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas
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