Robert Bosch recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Robert Bosch LLC (Bosch) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Ford Motor Company and General Motors to conduct recalls (numbers 18V392 and 18V358 respectively) to inspect and replace certain Robert Bosch HDP5 High Pressure Fuel Pump Assemblies, part numbers 0261520518 and 0261520515. Welds between the pump housing and the mounting flange may fracture, possibly causing a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Ford and GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, Buick customer service 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicles covered
- Robert Bosch Hdp5 Fuel Pump Flange
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E042000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Robert Bosch LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,493
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 5, 2018 to Mar 13, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.