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 - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V110000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 06/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 483477 | 06/02/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/04/2004 | 03/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| 04192004 | 04/19/2004 | 10009223 | Gm announcing additional population of vehicles exposed to time, heat and certain fuels is causing nylon tubing in the fuel rails to develop an unusual number of leaks. failure of the fuel rail tubing can result in a fuel leak into the eng | 09/17/2004 | |
| 04014 | 08/19/2004 | 10007051 | Questions and answers to assist in responding to customer inquires to the upcoming product safety recall 04014 - engine fuel rail replacement. *tt *mj gm administrative message. *tt | 05/25/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 52562 | Fuel tank will not fill to capacity/fuel guage stays on full for extended period or fluctuates (replace fuel level sensor and/or fuel tank). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA04003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/2004 | 04/23/2004 | FUEL RAIL LEAKS | 04V110000 | |
| On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines (rpo l47 - vin8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. according to gm, the nylon tubing (pa12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. on april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 engines (rpo's ld8 and l37 - vin8 y and 9) to recall 04v-110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA04003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/2004 | 04/23/2004 | FUEL RAIL LEAKS | 04V110000 | |
| On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines (rpo l47 - vin8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. according to gm, the nylon tubing (pa12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. on april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 engines (rpo's ld8 and l37 - vin8 y and 9) to recall 04v-110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||
| EA04003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/2004 | 04/23/2004 | FUEL RAIL LEAKS | 04V110000 | |
| On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines (rpo l47 - vin8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. according to gm, the nylon tubing (pa12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. on april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 engines (rpo's ld8 and l37 - vin8 y and 9) to recall 04v-110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| PE03050 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2003 | 02/03/2004 | FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE | ||
| The fuel rail assemblies used in the subject vehicles were manufactured by dana.the fuel rail jumper tubes were made of monolayer nylon 12 (pa12).in model year (my) 1998, the jumper tube material was changed from pa12 to m-bond (a multi-layer ptfe/pa12).in addition, all service parts produced since the end of production 1997 use the m-bond jumper tubes. material analysis performed by dana on failed fuel rails showed that the mono-layer nylon 12 jumper tubes are susceptible to environmental stress cracking (esc).gm believes the esc is a result of heat, time, alcohol blended fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and designed in stress. eight of the gm complaints are duplicative of odi complaints.odi has received 77 of it's 123 complaints in the past 12 months.fuel rail part sales over the last three years range from 3.0 percent of production for the my 1997 cadillac vehicles to 13.1 percent for the my 1995 auroras.at least one of the fire incidents occured while the vehicle was parked within a garage attached to the consumers home.the fire resulted in damage to the dwelling as well as the total loss of the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 165000 | ||
| My vehicle statred stalling about three weeks ago, it would suddenly just cut off as if the gas was no longer fueling the vehicle. it would stop and would not start again for about and hour. after starting it would run for about twenty min. it would then stop again. i changed the fuel pump with a new one and it did the same thing. it appears there is no solution for this problem. | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| The fuel reading was off, the vehicle stopped as if there was no gas, however there was a half tank. *jb | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle stalled without warning. when the consumer pulled over and lifted up the hood, he discovered that gasoline had leaked all over the engine. *jb dealer replaced leaking fuel rail assembly. | |||
| 09/28/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the fuel is leaking onto the engine and this can result in a fire dealer notified. mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 66500 | 1 | 09/21/1999 |
| Vehicle is having a difficult time starting. consumer feels that it is related to the gas line. dealer has been contacted. *ak owner has been smelling gasoline odor off and on for 6 weeks. has not started on several occassions over the last 6 months. taken to ed morris cadillac (ken fagan) | |||
| 08/12/2002 | 2 | ||
| The plastic line that connects the lines for the fuel injector leaks onto the block of the engine. consumer states the leaking of these fuel lines on a hot engine block was a life threatening situation. *yh | |||
| 04/25/2002 | |||
| Fuel line that went to brakes was rubbing against frame, creating a hole. brake fuel leaked out. had no brakes.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac eldorado. the contact stated that he was not notified of recall # 04v110000, fuel system gasoline, delivery hoses, lines, piping, and fittings. as a consequence in 2008, the fuel leakage lead to an engine compartment fire. he was able to safely extinguish the flames. he notified the manufacturer and a representative stated that since the company filed bankruptcy they would not assume any responsibility. he has photos of the failed component. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 113200 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac eldorado. the contact smelled gasoline while driving at an unknown speed. once he arrived home, he opened the hood and noticed flames. the manufacturer stated that because he was the second owner of the vehicle, he did not receive a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the manufacturer would not assist. the vehicle has not been repaired because the contact wants the manufacturer to pay for the repair. the failure and current mileages were 113,200. updated 09/24/08 *bf updated 10/01/08. *jb | |||
| 10/25/2007 | 1 | ||
| I was notified of a safety recall on my 1997 cadillac el dorado that tubing used in the fuel rail const. may degrade and crack. i was told it would be repaired at no charge. when i went to the dealer to have it done i was told that they possibly would have to replace the fuel pump, and i would have to pay for it. i feel this is completely unfair, i didn't create this problem and feel gm should have to make it safe by replacing it at no charge. anyway! i thought i would let you know what is going on. let me know if you can do anything. thanks greg *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Recall request for engineering analysis customer is asking for info about recall ea04-003**cc the consumer stated he was injured due to his friends 1997 cadillac eldorado stalling. the consumer referenced recall number 04v110000. *jb | |||
| 08/12/2002 | 2 | ||
| The plastic line that connects the lines for the fuel injector leaks onto the block of the engine. consumer states the leaking of these fuel lines on a hot engine block was a life threatening situation. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail failure. while filling the gas tank consumer smelled a strong odor of fuel. a mechanic examined the vehicle, and found that the fuel rail had pin holes, and needed replacement. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 72067 | 1 | 02/17/1999 |
| Fuel system gasoline, fuel injection, fuel rail. *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel indicator failed. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 12/07/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel level sensor failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: 1997 cadillac el dorado. the consumer states he had recall, 04v110000repairs performed on vehicle. this was done approximately on august 30, 2005. when the vehicle came out of the dealership it began leaking fuel. the replaced components were not compatible with the fuel pressure regulator. this caused the fuel to leak. the manufacturer stated the fuel pressure regulator was not part of the recall. the vehicle has been in the service department since this was replaced. *ak | |||