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 - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 01588A | 01/01/2004 | 10007280 | Fuel cap tether strap too short. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01588 | 01/01/2004 | 10005427 | Change in gas cap tether attachment point. service vme. sit bulletin 1414321. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 01332A | 01/01/2004 | 10005408 | Tighten fuel cap message on the dic. sit bulletin 1411567. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 01332 | 11/18/2003 | 10004107 | Dic message that the fuel cap is not on tight. service vme. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 701 | 01/01/2005 | 10015762 | Fuel filter replacement. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 3078 | 10010372 | Some 2004 full size trucks and utilities may experience a diagnostic trouble code p0442. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 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 | |
| 040604065 | 10/01/2004 | 040604065A | 10011049 | Engineering investigation (ei #04073) high, low or erratic oil pressure gauge reading setting diagnostic trouble codes p0522 and/or p0523. 2004 isuzu w4 also included. *tt update. *tt | 12/27/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 3110 | 01/01/2004 | 10010025 | Erratic oil pressure with diagnostic trouble code's p0522 and/or p0523. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate readings. the contact stated the failure would occur constantly and the readings would fluctuate. the contact was unable to determine the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 9000 | 3 | 01/06/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle would take very little fuel at a time and shut the pump off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel filter line. however, problem recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel tank. the vehicle would not take fuel at all , it leaked fuel on the ground. the vehicle is currently at the dealership again . when driving in excess of 55 mph the hood vibrated. the dealership has not been able to diagnose the problem.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/18/2006 | 60100 | 1 | 03/28/2004 |
| 2004 chevrolet avalanche designed without inline fuel filter, only a filter made into the fuel pump assembly inside the tank. according to gm and all data repair manuals, this filter is a non-serviceable item intended to last the life of the vehicle. at approximately 60,000 miles, vehicle mil indicator came on, diagnosed as misfire condition. vehicle stuttered under both idle and acceleration. the dealer determined that sediment from the fuel tank had contaminated the fuel injectors and entire fuel system needed to be cleaned. claim for repair under warranty was denied, even though non-serviceable lifetime part allowed contamination into the system. very poorly designed fuel filtration system with the potential to cause stalling under all driving conditions. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/18/2006 | 60100 | 1 | 03/28/2004 |
| 2004 chevrolet avalanche designed without inline fuel filter, only a filter made into the fuel pump assembly inside the tank. according to gm and all data repair manuals, this filter is a non-serviceable item intended to last the life of the vehicle. at approximately 60,000 miles, vehicle mil indicator came on, diagnosed as misfire condition. vehicle stuttered under both idle and acceleration. the dealer determined that sediment from the fuel tank had contaminated the fuel injectors and entire fuel system needed to be cleaned. claim for repair under warranty was denied, even though non-serviceable lifetime part allowed contamination into the system. very poorly designed fuel filtration system with the potential to cause stalling under all driving conditions. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1000 | 12 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt: vehicle was purchased 1 year ago and continues to stall. it stalls at high speeds. has taken it to the dealer, he says it is a fuel pump issue, they have replaced the fuel pump, and the problem is still there. chevrolet says this effects vehicles above 5000 feet. and on hot days. consumer lives at 6000 feet and vehicle does stall at high speeds. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 2210 | 4 | 11/22/2003 |
| Our 2004 chevrolet 3/4 ton avalanche stalls on the road when ambient air temperature is above 90 degrees and above 3000 feet ambient altitude. almost caused two serious accidents.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 9000 | 3 | 01/06/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle would take very little fuel at a time and shut the pump off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel filter line. however, problem recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel tank. the vehicle would not take fuel at all , it leaked fuel on the ground. the vehicle is currently at the dealership again . when driving in excess of 55 mph the hood vibrated. the dealership has not been able to diagnose the problem.*ak | |||