Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E047000 Reported July 24, 2009

Aftermarket fuel pump

Uci International Llc · Fuel System, Other · 1,440 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E047000
Manufacturer Campaign
FP072009-1
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
1,440
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 24, 2009

Defect Summary

Airtex is recalling 1,440 aftermarket fuel pumps, p/n e3944m, produced from january 2005 through july 2009, sold for use on model year 1997 saturn vehicles. the fuel return line and fuel vent line are reversed.

Safety Consequence

In the event that a vehicle with the subject fuel pump is involved in a roll-over crash with a full or over-full fuel tank, the fuel could drain from the tank into the engine compartment, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Airtex will notify owners and replace the recalled fuel pumps with a pump that has been correctly manufactured free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2009. owners may contact airtex at 1-618-842-2111.

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 Uci International Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09E047000 or campaign FP072009-1.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09E047000

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

What is recall 09E047000?

NHTSA recall 09E047000 was issued by Uci International Llc on July 24, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket fuel pump. The recall affects approximately 1,440 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Uci International Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E047000 or the manufacturer campaign number FP072009-1. 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.