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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 01747 | 01/01/2004 | 10006336 | Locking gas cap availability. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01624 | 01/01/2004 | 01624A | 10007238 | Gen iii engines with maf (mass airflow) sensor code p0101. *tt | 06/04/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 04082004 | 04/08/2004 | 10009213 | Service part fuel tanks will no longer have the retainer nubs for the rear heat shield extension. the rear heat shield extension is no longer needed and should not be reinstalled on fuel tanks without the retainer nub. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 01998 | 01/01/2004 | 10006955 | Elimination of rear fuel tank heat shield. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01993 | 01/01/2004 | 10006964 | Elimination of rear fuel tank heat shield. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 30000 | 3 | |
| Vehicle was unable to start, and was taken to the dealer to repair the battery because it was corroded. then, vehicle experienced the same problem for a second time, and the air conditioning was drained. finally, the vehicle shut down and lost power while on the road. taken to dealer for a third time for repairs.*ak....third time dealer repaired fuel pump. after third repair traded vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 59822 | 3 | 04/30/2004 |
| While driving at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic inform the driver that the battery needed to be replaced, however the problem recurred. please provide further details. *jb the dealer discovered that the fuel pump was defective and caused feedback on the computer system'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>computer system and made it shut down blowing a fuse. the consumer replaced the vehicle and is now on the road again. *tc | |||