Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E025000 Reported April 17, 2002

Auto meter/fuel pressure gauge

Auto Meter Products, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,247 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E025000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
6,247
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 17, 2002

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

In the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could catch fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Auto Meter Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02E025000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E025000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E025000?

NHTSA recall 02E025000 was issued by Auto Meter Products, Inc. on April 17, 2002. It addresses: Auto meter/fuel pressure gauge. The recall affects approximately 6,247 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Auto Meter Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E025000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.