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 - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1990 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 102885 | 07/03/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1991 | 07/01/1991 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace sender seals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 6 | ||
| Consumer had to replace the fuel pump three times, and the gas tank twice. consumer never received any recall. currently, she was told to replace the fuel pump lines again. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank sending unit is defective, the sending unit burnt, could have cause a fire/explosion. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/19/1993 | 9 | ||
| Fuel filter failed. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/28/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was having fuel injection system problems. fuel was being dumped into the engine. consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer twice and they could not fix it. when this happened vehicle jerked and black smoke came from the back. then, vehicle will not run. also, consumer was experiencing braking problems. brake pedal sometimes went all the way to the floor before it stopped. this made her feel very uncomfortable.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 6 | ||
| Consumer had to replace the fuel pump three times, and the gas tank twice. consumer never received any recall. currently, she was told to replace the fuel pump lines again. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was parked in a parking space when another vehicle ran in the back of consumer's parked vehicle and the vehicle exploded,. dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. asking nhtsa to provide information on this mater.*ak | |||
| Fuel tank leaks gas, possible faulty seals. fuel tank has been repaired. owner notes of recall for problem ,but vin no. was not involved. (91v-108). *ak | |||
| 05/22/1997 | |||
| Set an appointment to have this vehicle repaired under the recall, and the dealer on that date told the consumer that this recall has been discontinued. please describe details. *ak *ak | |||