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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V019000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2002 to 01/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5734 | 02/20/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/27/2003 | 02/05/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. if the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. owner notification began february 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||
| 021303 | 02/13/2003 | 10002549 | During a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. if the mid frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a shar | 09/04/2003 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/26/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that an abnormal gasoline odor would enter the vehicle whenever the contact would drive over a road bump. the contact later noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. | |||
| 01/26/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that for the past few months he had noticed an odor of gasoline every time he drove over a hump in the road. after pulling his vehicle out of the garage he noticed the leak. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. tb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was told that the 2003 avalanche was not a standard tank and that the fuel leakage issues were not their responsibility. *ts the consumer was told the gas tank had a manufacturers defect that caused it to be too thin around one of the seals. the tank was so thin, that it could be pressed as if it was soft rubber. the soft area had become so weak, that gas was leaking from the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2003 chevy avalanche fuel tank began emitting a gas smell when the vehicle was more than half full. *ts over time small puddles of gas could be seen under the vehicle when it was stopped. the mechanic found that the tank had a manufacturer's defect, which caused it to be too thin around one of the seals. the tank was so thin in that area, that one could physically press it down like soft rubber. the soft area had been steadily weakening the seal until it finally failed causing gas to leak out of it. *jb | |||