Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Robert Bosch)
Vehicle equipment recall 18E-042. NHTSA received Robert Bosch LLC’s report on Jun 19, 2018.
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NHTSA received Robert Bosch LLC’s report on Jun 19, 2018. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 24, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 6,493 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- Robert Bosch HDP5 Fuel Pump FlangeBuilt from Mar 5, 2018 to Mar 13, 2018
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Robert Bosch LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 24, 2026.