Fuel Pump Recall

[X29 INC]

Same issue as clanholm was having with the TRAC OFF and CHECK ENGINE lights coming on after the Fuel Pump recall. Mine took a good week though before it happened.

Same problem with the O-Ring not sealing properly. Took it in and the dealer fixed it. Did not say if it was not installed properly when they did the recall or if the new fuel pump unit wasn't correct when installed. One day later and all seems to be well so far.

I dont know if clanholm or anyone else had this issue also but before my dash lights went off, I noticed a significant lag in my gas pedal at launch. Also, start up was hesitated more than usual. Just some FYI if you experience any of these issues post recall.

Good luck

My Check Engine and Trac Off lights came on after the fuel pump recall service was performed as well. As much as I hate to have to bring her back to the dealer, it must be done. My car went into full limp mode where you step on the accelerator all the way and can barely go about 60mph top speed. That’s more dangerous than any fuel pump failure (that never happened) before the “fix.”

 

[CutthroatSlam]

Had the fuel pump replaced under the recall at 270K miles on a 2014 SR5. The highway mileage reading on the dash dropped from its traditional 19+ mpg to a steady 17.8 mpg. Hand calculated mileage showed it is still coming in at 19.2 mpg. Also seat of the pants feel seems slightly less pep on acceleration.

 

[Steve40th396]

Mine is scheduled for May 3rd. Just bought it, its en route from dealership in another state. Strange it wasnt fixed while it had been in the original owners dealership several times.

 

[rageandlove]

OK, here is my story of fuel pump recall leading to other stuff.

I had the recall fix done on my 2019 about a year ago. Last summer, I started to hear a metallic crunch from the rear suspension when (1) I had a load in the vehicle (dispersed camping or fishing trips) and (2) big bumps, like on logging roads etc.

A few trips to the dealer while it was under warrantee. They replaced a shock and some other odds and ends and it kept happening.

Took it back last week (off warantee) and forced them to drive around a pot-holed parking lot with 15 pounds of weights in the back and 3 service guys inside, and they finally heard the noise and said "ok, we will figure this out."

2 days later they call up and say that the position of the gas tank was shifted very slightly when the new pump was installed, and so the skid was contacting the tank which was what the crunch was ...

... so they added some spacers and problem solved.

So, if you hear noises from the rear post gas pump fix, check out the skid.

 

[CROWN14]

Everyone wants something Free, Until it’s not and they have problems.

If the fuel pump was going to cause a catastrophic fire then I may be worried.
I’ll take my chances with a failure. Not really a big deal to me. Call a tow truck and get r done.

I don’t entirely trust all the kid mechanics I see at the dealership near me.
I’ve been a field service technician for 25 years and sometimes we have the same workmanship issues with our newbies. Especially warranties. Hurry.. Hurry..
I’m good.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

If the fuel pump was going to cause a catastrophic fire then I may be worried.
I’ll take my chances with a failure. Not really a big deal to me. Call a tow truck and get r done.

I don’t entirely trust all the kid mechanics I see at the dealership near me.
I’ve been a field service technician for 25 years and sometimes we have the same workmanship issues with our newbies. Especially warranties. Hurry.. Hurry..
I’m good.

So you're going to wait until you have to send it to the dealer to get it done by the same people you're concerned of doing it anyways? Why not just order an entire new fuel pump and do it yourself then?

 

[rageandlove]

So you're going to wait until you have to send it to the dealer to get it done by the same people you're concerned of doing it anyways? Why not just order an entire new fuel pump and do it yourself then?

I think his point is there is a good chance it will never fail so he skips the dealer having his hands on his vehicle.

It's not guaranteed to fail.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Fair enough