Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
010604037B10/01/2001010604037A627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh02/25/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
27080108/27/2001625259Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up. *yh11/19/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
02/26/2007660003004/18/2005
 The wiper motor will stop and start without warning during rain or snow. there is a recall on wiper motors for either 1997 or 1996 and older chevy trucks, but not the 1998's. if you check the wiper motors in each year you'll find they are the same one. creates a vision hazard while driving. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/20/2010128000
 Fuel injection pump failed.....loss of power, sudden acceleration with no warning, replaced unit 3x....dealer stated that was the way they were, sometime having to install 2 to get it out of shop
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
 Intermittently vehicle stalls and dies. dealer has replaced the fuel pump. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
212/26/1997
 Fuel injector system failed twice. *yc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
67000
 The driver smelled gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel tank collapsed which caused it to leak. the dealer has not fixed it. please describe further. *nlm