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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V145000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1990 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 11432 | 11/19/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/03/1993 | 09/15/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new fuel feed hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel lines.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.8l v-6 engines.note: if you vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact buick customer assistance center at 1-800-521-7300. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 53000 | 3 | |
| While traveling at 20 mph vehicle slowed down. consumer noticed the gas tank was low, and drove into the gas station for gas, and another consumer yelled that vehicle was leaking gas. consumer noticed gasoline all over the street. vehicle had to be towed. gas tank and fuel line were replaced. also, consumer was concerned, that seat belts cut across the passengers' throat, and needed to be redesigned.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| The crimped coupling of the fuel feed hose is leaking gasoline at the fuel filter inlet.*ak | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 01/07/1999 | |
| Vehicle failed emissions inspection due to faulty spark plugs, plug wires, fuel and air filter, o2 sensor and catalytic converter. nlm | |||
| Fuel line recall; first appointment never fixed. owner received second notice for same recall. neil buick medford ny 95v145000. please describe setails. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1991 | |
| 2 open fuel injectors.mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 53000 | 3 | |
| While traveling at 20 mph vehicle slowed down. consumer noticed the gas tank was low, and drove into the gas station for gas, and another consumer yelled that vehicle was leaking gas. consumer noticed gasoline all over the street. vehicle had to be towed. gas tank and fuel line were replaced. also, consumer was concerned, that seat belts cut across the passengers' throat, and needed to be redesigned.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1991 | ||
| No notice of recall on the replacement of the fuel lines/hoses. | |||