Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/13/2010 | 76860 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick century. the contact was driving 45 mph when the smell of gasoline began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. the contact stated that the overpowering odor was often unbearable to where he was unable to operate the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the problem. the dealer was contacted to secure an appointment for diagnostic testing. the contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the overpowering and offensive odor. the failure mileage was 76,860. | |||
| 06/13/2010 | 76860 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 buick century. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the smell of fuel fills the inside of the vehicle. at times the contact can drive the vehicle due to the smell. the contact has taken the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic could not diagnose the problem. the contact the dealer to set up a appointment to do a diagnostic test. the contact stated was unsafe to drive due to the smell of fuel. the failure mileage was 76,860. jo | |||