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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E041000 | R&B, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7800 | 05/04/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain r&b, inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | R&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to r&b, inc. aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 666309 | 04/01/1997 | 52350 | Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| 566305 | 08/01/1995 | 45817 | Vehicle does not start readily upon cranking (replace fuel pump relay). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 12/13/1994 | |||
| The intake manifold is not properly manufactured and does not have enough vacuum to operate the controls properly. please describe. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/31/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| While traveling at 25 mph vehicle shutdown; towed to dealer, and informed consumer of a fuel pump failure, and repairs were made. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2001 | |||
| While traveling at 30 mph vehicle loses power steering and brakes. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that problem was due to loss of power steering fluid. dealer replaced hose and fluid. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 141700 | 02/04/2003 | |
| I was going around a sharp curve heading toward oncoming traffic when the steering would not correct. i went at no fault of mine up behind a mailbox headed straight toward a huge tree at which time god almighty had a hand on me no doubt, and veered barely to the left of tree, mailbox i damaged with mirror went up an embankment crossed ladies driveway, went upon another embankment and back down into ditch. the tie rod came completely off. *mr | |||
| 11/10/1996 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle will not start/stalls on a cold start. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| Gasoline fumes are coming inside the vehicles interior. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 141700 | 02/04/2003 | |
| I was going around a sharp curve heading toward oncoming traffic when the steering would not correct. i went at no fault of mine up behind a mailbox headed straight toward a huge tree at which time god almighty had a hand on me no doubt, and veered barely to the left of tree, mailbox i damaged with mirror went up an embankment crossed ladies driveway, went upon another embankment and back down into ditch. the tie rod came completely off. *mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| Several leaks at fuel tank seams resulted in a strong gasoline odor. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| Fuel tank failed causing leakage. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| When the brake pedal was used, it would be mushy & go to floor. this caused extended stopping distance. also, gas gauge indicator would flop off and on/ air conditioner & electric windows failed to work,and abs brake light was on. had to shut down vehicle & then restart it. an intermittent problem that was getting worse. speed has not played a factor in problem. taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 14 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Gas gauge is broken, oil gauge is not working, and the air conditioner malfunctioned. consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||