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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V090000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1998 to 05/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 910873 | 06/30/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/2004 | 03/01/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. a leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. if the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. the rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. the recall will be conducted in phased mailings. phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03054b.see campaign 03v-473 for additional units.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 40000 | 5 | |
| Recall concerning defect in fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr recall# 04v090000. there was a thump when the vehicle was in motion which had come from the rear when the brakes were applied. this had turned into a severe jolt. both wheel cylinders were defective and were contaminated and need to be replaced. the defective wheel cylinder leaked fluid into the rear brake assembly. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 70000 | 2 | |
| The consumer had a recall on the fuel regulator. the fuel pump has been replaced twice and stalls while driving. the brakes also locked-up while driving. the manufacture has been contacted. *la | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Simple facts when rear ended the seats on 1999 buick lesabre broke back sending in back seat,seat belt nearly killed me , and the jack placed on the right wing flew in the front seat...... then in 2002 the car caused a major explosion nearly killing me with a flying buick sign caught on fire the tires .....etc problem ....intake manifold the car only had little mileage and yes was well maintained | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 44161 | 1 | 03/25/1999 |
| Consumer was pulling into a parking lot when she heard a loud boom. then flames came from beneath the vehicle, said a witness. consumer got out and vehicle caught on fire. *ak in june the consumer received a recall notice which explained the failure that she experienced several months earlier. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 09/10/2002 | |||
| While driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. dealer notified said the intake manifold cracked. ts | |||
| 09/10/2002 | |||
| While driving at highway speed the engine shut down, contacted the dealer and they said that the intake manifold crack. ts | |||
| 10/13/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the intake manifold crack causing water to leak into the engine. dealer notified ts | |||
| While vehicle was being serviced technician noticed plastic cover for intake manifold was cracked. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/03/2006 | 88000 | 1 | 10/27/2004 |
| The car would occasionally smell like gas during acceleration. it also skipped frequently when going up hill. i was driving down the street when the car stalled. i pulled to the side of the road and the engine compartment erupted in flames. the car was a total loss. it was only after the fire that we discovered that there was a fuel system recall in sept. 2004. i bought the car from a gm dealer in oct. 2004 and never received a recall notice nor was i made aware that there was such a problem with this model. *jb | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 47000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 |
| Consumer's vehicle was towed to a dealer for a new starter assembly. while the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle the intake manifold exploded. the mechanic sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. the cause has not been determined at this time. *ak when the new started was being tested the manifold blew up. *jb *nm | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. *nm the consuemr believes that a fuel pressure recall, which had not been initiated, was the cause of the problem. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told that his vheicle was not included in the recall. three weeks after settling matter with the insurance company and financial institution the consumer received the recall notice in the mail. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 4 | ||
| The vehicle's engine blew while the consumer was slowing for a stop light. *nm the vehicle displayed a hard start and was missing. the coil pack was replaced. the intake plentum leaked water into the cylinders. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Complaint sent via e-mail. i took my car to the local buick dealer to have the recall work done . my car ran perfect before they did the recall work and after the recall work was done my car skipped and jumped between 32 mph and 38 mph. i took my car back and they kept it until oct,. 11. when i picked the car up i had to pay $282.00 to get my car back. i had to pay the $282.00 for the mistakes the dealer made during the recall work. general motors has been no help. i would appreciate any help you could give me. fuel pressure regulator recall 04v090000. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2003 | 76664 | 1 | |
| The consumer's vehicle had a fuel leak prior to receiving recall notification. *nm the received a denial letter which stated the part that was replaced on the vehicle was not apart of the recall. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| Current gm recall # 03054b-consumers number, current recall on buick lesabres regarding fuel injectors/backfiring/causing fire. unfotunately i experienced the reason for the recall. my vehicle is at al serra buick in grand blanc, mi. i have contacted gm corp and they contacted the dealership and still no answers. the dealership is doing the recall work and then charging me $523.86 for additional work that involves the recall. please help me!!! i am not able to get to my job without my vehicle. please help!!!!!*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 76939 | ||
| A very bad gasoline odor was noticed when starting and stopping the car. the shop discovered two (2) leaks in the gas line. the meter, pump and lines had to be replaced. i don't know if the shop still has the parts and i certainly did not want them. | |||
| 01/18/2002 | 54270 | 2 | 11/11/1998 |
| While traveling at 30mph, the vehicle backfired. the consumer pulled vehicle over and looked under the hood and noticed gas spraying over the engine, which was coming from the gas line. the gas line had blown. immediately after, the vehicle died. the dealer was contacted. ts scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 97000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Dt: contact stated from a dead stop and turning left the vehicle did not get enough fuel to make a hard left turn. it just barely moved along, could not get it to accelerate. this happened intermittently close to a year. the dealer stated there were no recalls. the dealer told contact if it happened again to bring vehicle in ,and they might be able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 1 | 11/06/1998 | |
| The fuel pressure regulator and manifold failed, this problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *scc | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 1 | 09/10/2002 | |
| After vehicle had been sitting for approximately 6 hours, consumer was awakened by the fire department at approximately 2am , to find out that vehicle the was on fire. fire inspection thought that it may have been a problem with fuel injection system. no injuries were sustained. *ak the estimated property damage was $15000. *scc | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 1 | 04/15/1999 | |
| After coming to a complete stop in rainy conditions, vehicle lunged forward, causing an accident. vehicle then vibrated and lunged forward again. took to dealer. cause unknown. *ak dealer found fuel pressure regulator to be faulty. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 06/10/1999 | ||
| Today, 6/6/05, i received a notice of recall that was initiated in early 04. this is really absurd on the dealers part. i purchased this from the dealer via lease and still own the vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 40000 | 1 | 07/23/1999 | |
| While accelerating from a complete stop or pulling out into oncoming traffic, the vehicle died. the dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 02/19/2003 | 60005 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| While traveling on the highway, the fuel pressure regulator exploded which caused the intake manifold to explode. *jb *scc | |||